Defn: A carnivorous marsupial quadruped of Australia, belonging to the genus Dasyurus. There are several species.
DASYURINE
Das`y*u"rine, a. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Pertaining to, or like, the dasyures.
DATA
Da"ta, n. pl. Etym: [L. pl. of datum.]
Defn: See Datum.
DATABLE
Dat"a*ble, a.
Defn: That may be dated; having a known or ascertainable date.
"Datable almost to a year." The Century.
DATARIA
Da*ta"ri*a, n. Etym: [LL., fr. L. datum given.] (R. C. Ch.)
Defn: Formerly, a part of the Roman chancery; now, a separate office from which are sent graces or favors, cognizable in foro externo, such as appointments to benefices. The name is derived from the word datum, given or dated (with the indications of the time and place of granting the gift or favor).
DATARY
Da"ta*ry, n. Etym: [LL. datarius. See Dataria.]