Defn: Property given, usually by a parent to a child, in advance of a future distribution.
4. Settlement on a wife, or jointure. [Obs.] Bacon.
ADVANCER
Ad*van"cer, n.
1. One who advances; a promoter.
2. A second branch of a buck's antler. Howell.
ADVANCING EDGE
Ad*van"cing edge. (Aëronautics)
Defn: The front edge (in direction of motion) of a supporting surface; — contr. with following edge, which is the rear edge.
ADVANCING SURFACE
Ad*van"cing sur"face. (Aëronautics)
Defn: The first of two or more surfaces arranged in tandem; — contr. with following surface, which is the rear surface.
ADVANCIVE
Ad*van"cive, a.