MICELLA Mi*cel"la, n.; pl. Micellæ. Etym: [NL., dim. of L. mica a morsel, grain.] (Biol.)
Defn: A theoretical aggregation of molecules constituting a structural particle of protoplasm, capable of increase or diminution without change in chemical nature.
MICH; MICHE
Mich, Miche, v. i. Etym: [OE. michen; cf. OE. muchier, mucier, to
conceal, F. musser, and OHG. muhhen to waylay. Cf. Micher,
Curmudgeon, Muset.]
Defn: To lie hid; to skulk; to act, or carry one's self, sneakingly.
[Obs. or Colloq.] [Written also meach and meech.] Spenser.
MICHAELMAS
Mich"ael*mas, n. Etym: [Michael + mass religious service; OE.
Mighelmesse.]
Defn: The feat of the archangel Michael, a church festival, celebrated on the 29th of September. Hence, colloquially, autumn. Michaelmas daisy. (Bot.) See under Daisy.
MICHER
Mich"er, n. Etym: [OE. michare, muchare. See Mich.]
Defn: One who skulks, or keeps out of sight; hence, a truant; an idler; a thief, etc. [Obs.] Shak.
MICHERY
Mich"er*y, n.
Defn: Theft; cheating. [Obs.] Gower.