Defn: An instrument to avert the occurrence of hailstorms. See
Paragr. Knight.
PARAGRAPH Par"a*graph, n. Etym: [F. paragraphe, LL. paragraphus, fr. Gr. Para-, and Graphic, and cf. Paraph.]
1. Originally, a marginal mark or note, set in the margin to call attention to something in the text, e. g., a change of subject; now, the character
Note: This character is merely a modification of a capital P (the initial of the word paragraph), the letter being reversed, and the black part made white and the white part black for the sake of distinctiveness.
2. A distinct part of a discourse or writing; any section or subdivision of a writing or chapter which relates to a particular point, whether consisting of one or many sentences. The division is sometimes noted by the mark
3. A brief composition complete in one typographical section or paragraph; an item, remark, or quotation comprised in a few lines forming one paragraph; as, a column of news paragraphs; an editorial paragraph.
PARAGRAPH
Par"a*graph, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Paragraphed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Paragraphing.]
1. To divide into paragraphs; to mark with the character .
2. To express in the compass of a paragraph; as, to paragraph an article.
3. To mention in a paragraph or paragraphs