CPage 314
- English Word Cispadane Definition On the hither side of the river Po with reference to Rome; that is, on the south side.
- English Word Cissoid Definition A curve invented by Diocles, for the purpose of solving two celebrated problems of the higher geometry; viz., to trisect a plane angle, and to construct two geometrical means between two given straight lines.
- English Word Cist Definition A box or chest. Specifically: (a) A bronze receptacle, round or oval, frequently decorated with engravings on the sides and cover, and with feet, handles, etc., of decorative castings. (b) A cinerary urn. See Illustration in Appendix.
- English Word Cist Definition See Cyst.
- English Word Cisted Definition Inclosed in a cyst. See Cysted.
- English Word Cistercian Definition A monk of the prolific branch of the Benedictine Order, established in 1098 at Citeaux, in France, by Robert, abbot of Molesme. For two hundred years the Cistercians followed the rule of St. Benedict in all its rigor.
- English Word Cistercian Definition Of or pertaining to the Cistercians.
- English Word Cistern Definition An artificial reservoir or tank for holding water, beer, or other liquids.
- English Word Cistern Definition A natural reservoir; a hollow place containing water.
- English Word Cistic Definition See Cystic.
- English Word Cit Definition A citizen; an inhabitant of a city; a pert townsman; -- used contemptuously.
- English Word Citable Definition Capable of being cited.
- English Word Citadel Definition A fortress in or near a fortified city, commanding the city and fortifications, and intended as a final point of defense.
- English Word Cital Definition Summons to appear, as before a judge.
- English Word Cital Definition Citation; quotation
- English Word Citation Definition An official summons or notice given to a person to appear; the paper containing such summons or notice.
- English Word Citation Definition The act of citing a passage from a book, or from another person, in his own words; also, the passage or words quoted; quotation.
- English Word Citation Definition Enumeration; mention; as, a citation of facts.
- English Word Citation Definition A reference to decided cases, or books of authority, to prove a point in law.
- English Word Citator Definition One who cites.