Defn: Characterized by the absence of power or force. Adynamic fevers, malignant or putrid fevers attended with great muscular debility.
ADYNAMY
A*dyn"a*my, n.
Defn: Adynamia. [R.] Morin.
ADYTUM
Ad"y*tum, n. Adyta. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
Defn: The innermost sanctuary or shrine in ancient temples, whence oracles were given. Hence: A private chamber; a sanctum.
ADZ
Adz, v. t.
Defn: To cut with an adz. [R.] Carlyle.
ADZ; ADZE Adz, Adze, n. Etym: [OE. adese, adis, adse, AS. adesa, adese, ax, hatchet.]
Defn: A carpenter's or cooper's tool, formed with a thin arching blade set at right angles to the handle. It is used for chipping or slicing away the surface of wood.
AE
Æ or Ae.