1. A beginner; one in the rudiments. Johnson.
2. One who is on the point of taking the degree of master of arts at an English university. Walton.
INCERATION In`cer*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. incerare to smear with wax; pref. in- in + cerare to wax, fr. cera wax: cf. F. incération.]
Defn: The act of smearing or covering with wax. B. Jonson.
INCERATIVE
In*cer"a*tive, a.
Defn: Cleaving or sticking like wax. Cotgrave.
INCERTAIN In*cer"tain, n. Etym: [Pref. in- not + certain: cf. F. incertain, L. incertus. See Certain.]
Defn: Uncertain; doubtful; unsteady.
— In*cer"tain*ly, adv.
Very questionable and of uncertain truth. Sir T. Browne.
INCERTAINTY
In*cer"tain*ty, n.
Defn: Uncertainty. [Obs.] Shak.