Etymologies: R

2277 word origins.

R and D: [research and development.]
Raash: [Cf. Ar. ra'ash trembling, tremor.]
Rabat: [See Rabot.]
Rabat: [F. Cf. Rabato.]
Rabate: [F. rabattre to beat down; pref. re- + abattre. See Abate, and cf. Rebate, v.]
Rabatine: [See Rabato.]
Rabato: [F. rabat, fr. rabattre. See Rabate.]
Rabbate: [See Rabate.]
Rabbet: [F. raboter to plane, plane down,rabot a plane; pref. re- re- + OF. abouter, aboter. See Abut, and cf. Rebut.]
Rabbet: [See Rabbet, v., and cf. Rebate, n.]
Rabbi: [L., fr. Gr. "rabbi`, Heb. rabī my master, from rab master, lord, teacher, akin to Ar. rabb.]
Rabbin: [F.]
Rabbinic: [Cf. F. rabbinique.]
Rabbinism: [Cf. F. rabbinisme.]
Rabbinist: [Cf. F. rabbiniste.]
Rabbit: [OE. rabet, akin to OD. robbe, robbeken.]
Rabble: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Rabble: [Akin to D. rabbelen, Prov. G. rabbeln, to prattle, to chatter: cf. L. rabula a brawling advocate, a pettifogger, fr. rabere to rave. Cf. Rage.]
Rabble: [Probably named from the noise made by it (see Rabble, v. i.) cf. D. rapalje rabble, OF. & Prov. F. rapaille.]
Rabbler: [See 2d Rabble.]
Rabdoidal: [Gr. "ra`bdos a rod + -oid + -al.]
Rabdology: [Gr. "ra`bdos rod, stick + -logy: cf. F. rabdologie.]
Rabdomancy: [Gr. "ra`bdos rod + -mancy.]
Rabid: [L. rabidus, from rabere to rave. See Rage, n.]
Rabies: [L. See Rage, n.]
Rabinet: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Rabot: [F.]
Raca: [Gr. "raka`, from Chaldee rēkā.]
Racahout: [F. racahout, probably fr. Ar. rāqaut.]
Raccoon: [F. raton, prop., a little rat, fr. rat rat, perhaps of German origin. See Rat.]
Race: [OF. raïz, L. radix, -icis. See Radix.]
Race: [F. race; cf. Pr. & Sp. raza, It. razza; all from OHG. reiza line, akin to E. write. See Write.]
Race: [OE. ras, res, rees, AS. rǣs a rush, running; akin to Icel. rās course, race. √118.]
Racemation: [L. racematio a gleaning, fr. racemari to glean, racemus a cluster of grapes. See Raceme.]
Raceme: [L. racemus a bunch of berries, a cluster of grapes. See Raisin.]
Racemic: [Cf. F. racémique. See Raceme.]
Racemiferous: [L. racemifer bearing clusters; racemus cluster + ferre to bear: cf. F. racémifère.]
Racemose: [L. racemosus full of clusters.]
Racemous: [Cf. F. racémeux.]
Rach: [AS. ræcc; akin to Icel. rakki.]
Rachialgia: [NL., fr. Gr. "ra`cis backbone + 'a`lgos pain.]
Rachidian: [See Rachis.]
Rachilla: [NL.]
Rachis: [NL., fr. Gr. "ra`cis, -ios.]
Rachitic: [Cf. F. rachitique. See Rachitis.]
Rachitis: [NL., fr. Gr. "raci^tis (sc. nosos), fr. "ra`cis, -ios, the spine.]
Rachitome: [F., fr. Gr. "ra`cis, -ios, the spine + te`mnein to cut.]
Rack: [AS. hracca neck, hinder part of the head; cf. AS. hraca throat, G. rachen throat, E. retch.]
Rack: [See Wreck.]
Rack: [Prob. fr. Icel. rek drift, motion, and akin to reka to drive, and E. wrack, wreck. √282.]
Rack: [See Rack that which stretches, or Rock, v.]
Rack: [Cf. OF. vin raqué wine squeezed from the dregs of the grapes.]
Rack: [Probably fr. D. rek, rekbank, a rack, rekken to stretch; akin to G. reck, reckbank, a rack, recken to stretch, Dan. række, Sw. räcka, Icel. rekja to spread out, Goth. refrakjan to stretch out; cf. L. porrigere, Gr. 'ore`gein. √115. Cf. Right, a., Ratch.]
Rackarock: [Rack to stretch, strain + a + rock.]
Racket: [F. raquette; cf. Sp. raqueta, It. racchetta, which is perhaps for retichetta, and fr. L. rete a net (cf. Reticule); or perh. from the Arabic; cf. Ar. rāha the palm of the hand (used at first to strike the ball), and OF. rachette, rasquette, carpus, tarsus.]
Racket: [Gael. racaid a noise, disturbance.]
Rackett: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Raconteur: [F.]
Racoonda: [From a native name.]
Racovian: [From Racow.]
Racy: [From Race a tribe, family.]
Rad: [radiation absorbed dose.]
radar: [acronym from RAdio Detection And Ranging.]
Raddle: [Cf. G. räder, rädel, sieve, or perhaps E. reed.]
Raddle: [Cf. Ruddle.]
Radeau: [F.]
Radial: [Cf. F. radial. See Radius.]
Radiale: [NL. See Radial.]
Radian: [From Radius.]
Radiant: [L. radians, -antis, p. pr. of radiare to emit rays or beams, fr. radius ray: cf. F. radiant. See Radius, Ray a divergent line.]
Radiary: [Cf. F. radiaire.]
Radiata: [NL., fr. radiatus, p. p. See Radiate.]
Radiate: [L. radiatus, p. p. of radiare to furnish with spokes or rays, to radiate, fr. radius ray. See Radius, Ray a divergent line.]
Radiate: [L. radiatus, p. p.]
Radiation: [L. radiatio: cf. F. radiation.]
Radical: [F., fr. L. radicalis having roots, fr. radix, -icis, a root. See Radix.]
Radicalism: [Cf. F. radicalisme.]
Radicant: [L. radicans, p. pr.: cf. F. radicant. See Radicate, a.]
Radicate: [L. radicatus, p. p. of radicari to take root, fr. radix. See Radix.]
Radication: [Cf. F. radication.]
Radicel: [Dim. of radix.]
Radiciflorous: [L. radix, -icis, root + flos, floris, a flower.]
Radicle: [L. radicula, dim. of radix, -icis, root: cf. F. radicule. See Radix.]
Radio-flagellata: [NL. See Radiate, and Flagellata.]
radioactive: [Radio- + active.]
radiograph: [Radio- + -graph.]
Radiolaria: [NL. See Radioli.]
Radioli: [NL., dim. of L. radius radius: cf. L. radiolus a feeble sunbeam.]
Radiolite: [L. radius ray + -lite: cf. F. radiolithe.]
Radiometer: [L. radius radius + -meter: cf. F. radiomètre.]
Radiomicrometer: [Radio- + micrometer.]
Radiophare: [Radio- + phare.]
Radiophone: [Radio- + Gr. fwnh` sound.]
Radiopticon: [Radio- + stereopticon.]
Radioscopy: [Radio- + -scopy.]
Radiotelegraph: [Radio- + telegraph.]
Radiotelegraphy: [Radio- + telegraphy.]
Radiotherapy: [Radio- + therapy.]
radious: [L. radiosus.]
Radish: [F. radis; cf. It. radice, Pr. raditz: all fr. L. radix, -icis, a root, an edible root, especially a radish, akin to E. wort. See Wort, and cf. Eradicate, Race a root, Radix.]
Radium: [NL., fr. L. radius ray.]
Radius: [L., a staff, rod, spoke of a wheel, radius, ray. See Ray a divergent line.]
Radix: [L. radix, -icis, root. See Radish.]
Radula: [L., a scraper, fr. radere to scrape.]
Raduliform: [L. radula a scraper + -form.]
Raff: [OF. raffer, of German origin; cf. G. raffen; akin to E. rap to snatch. See Rap, and cf. Riffraff, Rip to tear.]
Raffinose: [F. raffiner to refine.]
Raffle: [F. rafle; faire rafle to sweep stakes, fr. rafler to carry or sweep away, rafler tout to sweep stakes; of German origin; cf. G. raffeln to snatch up, to rake. See Raff, v.]
Raffle: [See Raff, n. & v., and Raffle.]
Rafflesia: [NL. Named from its discoverer, Sir S. Raffles.]
Raft: [Originally, a rafter, spar, and fr. Icel. raptr a rafter; akin to Dan. raft, Prov. G. raff a rafter, spar; cf. OHG. rāfo, rāvo, a beam, rafter, Icel. rāf roof. Cf. Rafter, n.]
Rafter: [AS. ræfter; akin to E. raft, n. See Raft.]
Rafty: [Perhaps akin to G. reif hoarfrost.]
Rag: [Cf. Icel. rægja to calumniate, OHG. ruogen to accuse, G. rügen to censure, AS. wrēgan, Goth. wrōhjan to accuse.]
Rag: [OE. ragge, probably of Scand, origin; cf. Icel. rögg a tuft, shagginess, Sw. ragg rough hair. Cf. Rug, n.]
Ragamuffin: [Cf. Ragamofin, the name of a demon in some of the old mysteries.]
Rage: [F., fr. L. rabies, fr. rabere to rave; cf. Skr. rabh to seize, rabhas violence. Cf. Rabid, Rabies, Rave.]
Rage: [OF. ragier. See Rage, n.]
Ragged: [From Rag, n.]
Raghuvansa: [Skr. Raguvaṃça.]
Ragman: [See Ragman's roll.]
Ragman's roll: [For ragman roll a long list of names, the devil's roll or list; where ragman is of Scand. origin; cf. Icel. ragmenni a craven person, Sw. raggen the devil. Icel. ragmenni is fr. ragr cowardly (another form of argr, akin to AS. earg cowardly, vile, G. arg bad) + menni (in comp.) man, akin to E. man. See Roll, and cf. Rigmarole.]
Ragnarok: [Icel., fr. regin, rögn, gods + rök reason, origin, history; confused with ragna-rökr the twilight of the gods.]
Ragout: [F. ragoût, fr. ragoûter to restore one's appetite, fr. L. pref. re- re- + ad to + gustare to taste, gustus taste. See Gust relish.]
Raguled: [Cf. F. raguer to chafe, fret, rub, or E. rag.]
Raia: [L., a ray. Cf. Ray the fish.]
Raiae: [NL. See Raia.]
Raid: [Icel. reið a riding, raid; akin to E. road. See Road a way.]
Rail: [OE. reil, reȝel, AS. hrægel, hrægl, a garment; akin to OHG. hregil, OFries. hreil.]
Rail: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Rail: [Akin to LG. & Sw. regel bar, bolt, G. riegel a rail, bar, or bolt, OHG. rigil, rigel, bar, bolt, and possibly to E. row a line.]
Rail: [F. râle, fr. râler to have a rattling in the throat; of German origin, and akin to E. rattle. See Rattle, v.]
Rail: [F. railler; cf. Sp. rallar to grate, scrape, molest; perhaps fr. (assumed) LL. radiculare, fr. L. radere to scrape, grate. Cf. Rally to banter, Rase.]
Raillery: [F. raillerie, fr. railler. See Rail to scoff.]
Railleur: [F.]
Raiment: [Abbrev. fr. arraiment. See Array.]
Rain: [OE. rein, AS. regen; akin to OFries. rein, D. & G. regen, OS. & OHG. regan, Icel., Dan., & Sw. regn, Goth. rign, and prob. to L. rigare to water, to wet; cf. Gr. bre`cein to wet, to rain.]
Rain: [AS. regnian, akin to G. regnen, Goth. rignjan. See Rain, n.]
Rainbow: [AS. regenboga, akin to G. regenbogen. See Rain, and Bow anything bent.]
Rainy: [AS. regenig.]
Raip: [Cf. Icel. reip rope. Cf. Rope.]
Raise: [OE. reisen, Icel. reisa, causative of rīsa to rise. See Rise, and cf. Rear to raise.]
Raisin: [F. raisin grape, raisin, L. racemus cluster of grapes or berries; cf. Gr. "ra`x, "rago`s, berry, grape. Cf. Raceme.]
Raisonné: [F. raisonné, p. p. of raisonner to reason.]
Raj: [See Rajah.]
Rajah: [Hind. rājā, Skr. rājan, akin to L. rex, regis. See Regal, a.]
Rajpoot: [Hind. rāj-pūt, Skr. rāja-putra king's son.]
Rake: [AS. race; akin to OD. rake, D. reek, OHG. rehho, G. rechen, Icel. reka a shovel, and to Goth. rikan to heap up, collect, and perhaps to Gr. 'ore`gein to stretch out, and E. rack to stretch. Cf. Reckon.]
Rake: [AS. racian. See 1st Rake.]
Rake: [Cf. dial. Sw. raka to reach, and E. reach.]
Rake: [OE. rakel rash; cf. Icel. reikall wandering, unsettled, reika to wander.]
Rake: [Icel. reika. Cf. Rake a debauchee.]
Rakehell: [See Rakel.]
Rakel: [OE. See Rake a debauchee.]
Raker: [See 1st Rake.]
Rakeshame: [Cf. Rakehell, Ragabash.]
Rakestale: [Rake the instrument + stale a handle.]
Raki: [Turk. rāqī arrack.]
Rallentando: [It.]
Ralliance: [Cf. OF. raliance. See Rally to reunite.]
Ralliés: [F., p. p. pl. See Rally, v. t.]
Rally: [OF. ralier, F. rallier, fr. L. pref. re- + ad + ligare to bind. See Ra-, and 1st Ally.]
Rally: [F. railler. See Rail to scoff.]
Ralstonite: [So named after J. G. Ralston of Norristown, Penn.]
Ram: [AS. ramm, ram; akin to OHG. & D. ram, Prov. G. ramm, and perh. to Icel. ramr strong.]
Ramadan: [Ar. ramaḍān, or ramazān, properly, the hot month.]
Ramage: [F., fr. L. ramus a branch.]
Ramal: [L. ramus branch.]
Ramayana: [Skr. Rāmāyaṇa.]
Ramberge: [F., fr. rame oar + barge barge.]
Ramble: [For rammle, fr. Prov. E. rame to roam. Cf. Roam.]
Rambutan: [Malay rambūtan, fr. rambut hair of the head.]
Rament: [L. ramenta, pl.]
Ramenta: [L., scrapings.]
Rameous: [L. rameus, from ramus branch, bough.]
Ramequin: [F.]
Ramie: [From Malay.]
Ramification: [Cf. F. ramification. See Ramify.]
Ramiflorous: [L. ramus branch + flos, floris, flower.]
Ramiform: [L. ramus branch + -form.]
Ramify: [F. ramifier, LL. ramificare, fr. L. ramus a branch + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See -fy.]
Ramigerous: [L. ramus a branch + -gerous.]
Ramiparous: [L. ramus + parere to bear.]
Ramollescence: [F. ramollir to make soft, to soften; pref. re- re- + amollir to soften; a (L. ad) + mollir to soften, L. mollire, fr. mollis soft.]
Ramose: [L. ramosus, from ramus a branch.]
Ramp: [F. ramper to creep, OF., to climb; of German origin; cf. G. raffen to snatch, LG. & D. rapen. See Rap to snatch, and cf. Romp.]
Rampage: [See Ramp, v.]
Rampallian: [Cf. ramp a prostitute, or rabble.]
Rampant: [F., p. pr. of ramper to creep. See Ramp, v.]
Rampart: [F. rempart, OF. rempar, fr. remparer to fortify, se remparer to fence or intrench one's self; pref. re- re- + pref. en- (L. in) + parer to defend, parry, prepare, L. parare to prepare. See Pare.]
Rampe: [In allusion to its supposed aphrodisiac qualities. See Ramp.]
Rampion: [Cf. F. raiponce, Sp. ruiponce, reponche, L. raperonzo, NL. rapuntium, fr. L. rapum, rapa, a turnip, rape. Cf. Rape a plant.]
Ramshackle: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Ramson: [AS. hramsan, pl., akin to G. rams, Sw. rams, ramslök; cf. Gr. kro`myon onion.]
Ramtil: [Bengali ram-til.]
Ramulose: [L. ramulosus, fr. ramulus, dim. of ramus a branch.]
Ramuscule: [L. ramusculus.]
Ran: [AS. rān.]
Rana: [L., a frog.]
Rance: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Rancescent: [L. rancescens, p. pr. of rancescere, v. incho. from rancere to be rancid.]
Ranch: [Cf. Wrench.]
Ranch: [See Rancho.]
Rancheria: [Sp. rancheria.]
Ranchero: [Sp.]
Rancho: [Sp., properly, a mess, mess room. Cf. 2d Ranch.]
Rancid: [L. rancidus, fr. rancere to be rancid or rank.]
Rancidity: [Cf. F. rancidité.]
Rancor: [OE. rancour, OF. rancor, rancur, F. rancune, fr. L. rancor rancidity, rankness; tropically, an old grudge, rancor, fr. rancere to be rank or rancid.]
Rancorous: [OF. rancuros.]
Rand: [AS. rand, rond; akin to D., Dan., Sw., & G. rand, Icel. rönd, and probably to E. rind.]
Rand: [D.]
Rand: [See Rant.]
Random: [OE. randon, OF. randon force, violence, rapidity, à randon, de randon, violently, suddenly, rapidly, prob. of German origin; cf. G. rand edge, border, OHG. rant shield, edge of a shield, akin to E. rand, n. See Rand, n.]
Ranforce: [Cf. F. renforcer.]
Range: [OE. rengen, OF. rengier, F. ranger, OF. renc row, rank, F. rang; of German origin. See Rank, n.]
Range: [From Range, v.: cf. F. rangée.]
Rangement: [Cf. F. rangement.]
Rangy: [From Range, v. i.]
Rani: [Hind. rānī, Skr. rājnī. See Rajah.]
Ranine: [L. rana a frog.]
Rank: [AS. ranc strong, proud; cf. D. rank slender, Dan. rank upright, erect, Prov. G. rank slender, Icel. rakkr slender, bold. The meaning seems to have been influenced by L. rancidus, E. rancid.]
Rank: [OE. renk, reng, OF. renc, F. rang, fr. OHG. hring a circle, a circular row, G. ring. See Ring, and cf. Range, n. & v.]
Rankle: [From Rank, a.]
Rankness: [AS. rancness pride.]
Ranny: [L. araneus mus, a kind of small mouse.]
Ransack: [OE. ransaken, Icel. rannsaka to explore, examine; rann a house (akin to Goth. razn house, AS. ræsn plank, beam) + the root of sækja to seek, akin to E. seek. See Seek, and cf. Rest repose.]
Ransom: [OE. raunson, raunsoun, OF. rançon, raençon, raançon, F. rançon, fr. L. redemptio, fr. redimere to redeem. See Redeem, and cf. Redemption.]
Ransom: [Cf. F. rançonner. See Ransom, n.]
Rant: [OD. ranten, randen, to dote, to be enraged.]
Rantipole: [Ranty + pole, poll, head.]
Ranula: [L., a little frog, a little swelling on the tongue of cattle, dim. of rana a frog.]
Ranunculaceous: [See Ranunculus.]
Ranunculus: [L., a little frog, a medicinal plant, perhaps crowfoot, dim. of rana a frog; cf. raccare to roar.]
Ranz des vaches: [F., the ranks or rows of cows, the name being given from the fact that the cattle, when answering the musical call of their keeper, move towards him in a row, preceded by those wearing bells.]
Rap: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Rap: [Akin to Sw. rappa to strike, rapp stroke, Dan. rap, perhaps of imitative origin.]
Rap: [OE. rapen; akin to LG. & D. rapen to snatch, G. raffen, Sw. rappa; cf. Dan. rappe sig to make haste, and Icel. hrapa to fall, to rush, hurry. The word has been confused with L. rapere to seize. Cf. Rape robbery, Rapture, Raff, v., Ramp, v.]
Rap: [Perhaps contr. fr. raparee.]
Rapaces: [NL. See Rapacious.]
Rapacious: [L. rapax, -acis, from rapere to seize and carry off, to snatch away. See Rapid.]
Rapacity: [L. rapacitas: cf. F. rapacité. See Rapacious.]
Rape: [F. râpe a grape stalk.]
Rape: [Akin to rap to snatch, but confused with L. rapere. See Rap to snatch.]
Rape: [Icel. hreppr village, district; cf. Icel. hreppa to catch, obtain, AS. hrepian, hreppan, to touch.]
Rape: [L. rapa, rapum, akin to Gr. "ra`pys, "ra`fys, G. rübe.]
Raphany: [Cf. F. raphanie.]
Raphe: [NL., fr. Gr. "rafh` a seam or suture, fr. "ra`ptein to sew or stitch together.]
Raphides: [F. raphide.]
Rapid: [L. rapidus, fr. rapere to seize and carry off, to snatch or hurry away; perhaps akin to Gr. 'arpa`zein: cf. F. rapide. Cf. Harpy, Ravish.]
Rapid: [Cf. F. rapide. See Rapid, a.]
Rapidity: [L. rapiditas: cf. F. rapidité.]
Rapier: [F. rapière, perhaps for raspière, and ultimately of German origin, akin to E. rasp, v.]
Rapilli: [It.]
Rapine: [F. rapine; cf. Pr. & It. rapina; all fr. L. rapina, fr. rapere to seize and carry off by force. See Rapid, and cf. Raven rapine.]
Rappee: [F. râpé, fr. râper to grate, to rasp. See Rasp, v.]
Rappel: [F. Cf. Repeal.]
Rapper: [From Rap.]
Rapport: [F., fr. rapporter to bring again or back, to refer; pref. re- re- + apporter to bring, L. apportare. Cf. Report.]
Rapprochement: [F., fr. rapprocher to cause to approach again. See Re-; Approach.]
Rapscallion: [See Rascallion.]
Rapt: [From F. rapt abduction, rape, L. raptus, fr. rapere to seize and carry off, to transport; or fr. E. rapt, a. See Rapt, a., and Rapid.]
Raptor: [L. raptor, from rapere to ravish. See Rapid.]
Raptores: [NL. See Raptor.]
Raptorious: [L. raptorius.]
Rapture: [L. rapere, raptum, to carry off by force. See Rapid.]
Rare: [Cf. Rather, Rath.]
Rare: [Cf. AS. hrēr, or E. rare early. √18.]
Rare: [F., fr. L. rarus thin, rare.]
Raree-show: [Contr. fr. rarity-show.]
Rarefaction: [Cf. F. raréfaction. See Rarefy.]
Rarefiable: [Cf. F. raréfiable.]
Rarefy: [F. raréfier; L. rarus rare + -ficare (in comp.) to make; cf. L. rarefacere. See -fy.]
Rareripe: [Rare early + ripe. Cf. Rathripe.]
Rarity: [L. raritas: cf. F. rareté. See Rare.]
ras: [from rat sarcoma.]
Rasante: [F., p. pr. of raser to graze.]
Rascal: [OE. rascaille rabble, probably from an OF. racaille, F. racaille the rabble, rubbish, probably akin to F. racler to scrape, (assumed) LL. rasiculare, rasicare, fr. L. radere, rasum. See Rase, v.]
Rascallion: [From Rascal]
Rase: [F. raser, LL. rasare to scrape often, v. freq. fr. L. radere, rasum, to scrape, shave; cf. Skr. rad to scratch, gnaw, L. rodere to gnaw. Cf. Raze, Razee, Razor, Rodent.]
Rash: [For arace.]
Rash: [OF. rasche an eruption, scurf, F. rache; fr. (assumed) LL. rasicare to scratch, fr. L. radere, rasum, to scrape, scratch, shave. See Rase, and cf. Rascal.]
Rash: [Cf. F. ras short-nap cloth, It. & Sp. raso satin (cf. Rase); or cf. It. rascia serge, G. rasch, probably fr. Arras in France (cf. Arras).]
Rash: [Probably of Scand. origin; cf. Dan. & Sw. rask quick, brisk, rash, Icel. röskr vigorous, brave, akin to D. & G. rasch quick, of uncertain origin.]
Rasher: [In sense 1, probably fr. rash, a., as being hastily cooked.]
Raskolnik: [Russ. raskol'nik dissenter, fr. raskol dissent.]
Rasores: [NL., fr. L. radere, rasum, to scratch. See Rase, v. t.]
Rasp: [OF. rasper, F. râper, to scrape, grate, rasp, fr. OHG. raspōn to scrape together, to collect, probably akin to E. rap. Cf. Rap to snatch.]
Rasp: [OE. raspe, OF. raspe, F. râpe. See Rasp, v.]
Raspatorium: [LL.]
Raspatory: [LL. raspatorium: cf. F. raspatoir. See Rasp, v.]
Raspberry: [From E. rasp, in allusion to the apparent roughness of the fruit.]
Rasse: [Cf. Malay rāsa taste, sensation.]
Rasure: [L. rasura, fr. radere, rasum, to scrape, to shave. See Rase, v.]
Rat: [AS. ræt; akin to D. rat, OHG. rato, ratta, G. ratte, ratze, OLG. ratta, LG. & Dan. rotte, Sw. råtta, F. rat, Ir. & Gael radan, Armor. raz, of unknown origin. Cf. Raccoon.]
Rata: [Maori.]
Ratafia: [F., fr. Malay arak arrack + tāfīa a spirit distilled from molasses.]
Rataplan: [F.]
Ratch: [See Rack the instrument, Ratchet.]
Ratchet: [Properly a diminutive from the same word as rack: cf. F. rochet. See 2d Ratch, Rack the instrument.]
Rate: [Perh. fr. E. rate, v. t., to value at a certain rate, to estimate, but more prob. fr. Sw. rata to find fault, to blame, to despise, to hold cheap; cf. Icel. hrat refuse, hrati rubbish.]
Rate: [OF., fr. L. rata (sc. pars), fr. ratus reckoned, fixed by calculation, p. p. of reri to reckon, to calculate. Cf. Reason.]
Ratel: [F.]
Rath: [Ir. rath.]
Rath: [AS. hræð, hræd, quick, akin to OHG. hrad, Icel. hraðr.]
Rather: [Compar. of Rath, a.]
Rather: [AS. hraðor, compar. of hraðe, hræðe, quickly, immediately. See Rath, a.]
Rathskeller: [G., also ratskeller, prop., town-hall cellar.]
Ratification: [Cf. F. ratification.]
Ratify: [F. ratifier, fr. L. ratus fixed by calculation, firm, valid + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See Rate, n., and -fy.]
Ratihabition: [L. ratihabitio; ratus fixed, valid + habere to hold.]
Ratio: [L., fr. reri, ratus, to reckon, believe, think, judge. See Reason.]
Ratiocinate: [L. ratiocinatus, p. p. of ratiocinari, fr. ratio reason. See Ratio.]
Ratiocination: [L. ratiocinatio: cf. F. ratiocination.]
Ratiocinative: [L. ratiocinativus.]
Ration: [F., fr. L. ratio a reckoning, calculation, relation, reference, LL. ratio ration. See Ratio.]
Rational: [L. rationalis: cf. F. rationnel. See Ratio, Reason, and cf. Rationale.]
Rationale: [L. rationalis, neut. rationale. See Rational, a.]
Rationalism: [Cf. F. rationalisme.]
Rationalist: [Cf. F. rationaliste.]
Rationality: [F. rationalité, or L. rationalitas.]
Ratitae: [NL., fr. L. ratis a raft; cf. L. ratitus marked with the figure of a raft.]
Ratlines: [Of uncertain origin.]
Raton: [Cf. Raccoon.]
Ratsbane: [Rat + bane.]
Rattan: [Malay rōtan.]
Ratteen: [F. ratine.]
Ratten: [Prov. E. ratten a rat, hence the verb literally means, to do mischief like a rat.]
Rattle: [Akin to D. ratelen, G. rasseln, AS. hrætele a rattle, in hrætelwyrt rattlewort; cf. Gr. kradai`nein to swing, wave. Cf. Rail a bird.]
Rattlewort: [AS. hrætelwyrt.]
Rattoon: [Sp. retoño.]
Rattoon: [Cf. Sp. retoñar.]
Raucid: [L. raucus hoarse; cf. LL. raucidus.]
Raucity: [L. raucitas, from raucus hoarse: cf. F. raucité.]
Raucous: [L. raucus.]
Ravage: [F., fr. (assumed) L. rapagium, rapaticum, fr. rapere to carry off by force, to ravish. See Rapacious, Ravish.]
Ravage: [F. ravager. See Ravage, n.]
Rave: [Prov. E. raves, or rathes, a frame laid on a wagon, for carrying hay, etc.]
Rave: [F. rêver to rave, to be delirious, to dream; perhaps fr. L. rabere to rave, rage, be mad or furious. Cf. Rage, Reverie.]
Ravel: [OD. ravelen, D. rafelen, akin to LG. rebeln, rebbeln, reffeln.]
Ravelin: [F.; cf. Sp. rebellin, It. revellino, rivellino; perhaps fr. L. re- again + vallum wall.]
Raven: [AS. hræfn; akin to D. raaf, G. rabe, OHG. hraban, Icel. hrafn, Dan. ravn, and perhaps to L. corvus, Gr. ko`rax. √19.]
Raven: [OF. ravine impetuosity, violence, F. ravine ravine. See Ravine, Rapine.]
Ravenala: [Malagasy.]
Ravenous: [From 2d Raven.]
Raven's-duck: [Cf. G. ravenstuch.]
Ravin: [See 2d Raven.]
Ravine: [F., a place excavated by a torrent, a ravine, fr. ravir to snatch or tear away, L. rapere; cf. L. rapina rapine. See Ravish, and cf. Rapine, Raven prey.]
Ravish: [OE. ravissen, F. ravir, fr. L. rapere to snatch or tear away, to ravish. See Rapacious, Rapid, and -ish.]
Ravishment: [F. ravissement. See Ravish.]
Ravissant: [F.]
Raw: [AS. hreáw; akin to D. raauw, LG. rau, G. roh, OHG. rō, Icel. hrār, Dan. raa, Sw. rå, L. crudus, Gr. kre`as flesh, Skr. kravis raw flesh. √18. Cf. Crude, Cruel.]
Ray: [An aphetic form of array; cf. Beray.]
Ray: [OF. rai, F. rais, fr. L. radius a beam or ray, staff, rod, spoke of a wheel. Cf. Radius.]
Ray: [Cf. OF. raier, raiier, rayer, L. radiare to irradiate. See Ray, n., and cf. Radiate.]
Ray: [F. raie, L. raia. Cf. Roach.]
Ray grass: [Etymol. of ray is uncertain.]
Rayah: [Ar. ra'iyah a herd, a subject, fr. ra'a to pasture, guard.]
Rayon: [F.]
Rayonnant: [F.]
Raze: [See Race.]
Raze: [F. raser. See Rase, v. t.]
Razee: [F. vaisseau rasé, fr. raser to raze, to cut down ships. See Raze, v. t., Rase, v. t.]
Razor: [OE. rasour, OF. rasur, LL. rasor: cf. F. rasoir, LL. rasorium. See Raze, v. t., Rase, v. t.]
Razure: [See Rasure.]
Razzia: [F., fr. Ar. ghāzīa (pron. razia in Algeria).]
Réchauffé: [F., orig. p.p. of réchauffer 8warm over. See Chafe, v. t.]
R&D: [research and development.]
Rédacteur: [F.]
Réduit: [F. See Redoubt, n. ]
Re: [It.]
Re-: [L. re-, older form (retained before vowels) red-: cf. F. re-, ré-.]
Re-ally: [Pref. re- + ally, v. t.]
Re-collect: [Pref. re- + collect.]
Re-create: [Pref. re- + create.]
Re-creation: [See Re-create.]
Re-mark: [Pref. re- + mark.]
Re-presentation: [See Re-present.]
Re-search: [Pref. re- + search.]
Re-sign: [Pref. re- + sign.]
Re-sound: [Pref. re- + sound.]
Re-store: [Pref. re- + store.]
Reach: [OE. rechen, AS. rǣcan, rǣcean, to extend, stretch out; akin to D. reiken, G. reichen, and possibly to AS. rīce powerful, rich, E. rich. √115.]
Reactance: [React + -ance.]
Reaction: [Cf. F. réaction.]
Reactive: [Cf. F. réactif.]
Read: [OE. reden, ræden, AS. rǣdan to read, advise, counsel, fr. rǣd advice, counsel, rǣdan (imperf. reord) to advise, counsel, guess; akin to D. raden to advise, G. raten, rathen, Icel. rāða, Goth. rēdan (in comp.), and perh. also to Skr. rādh to succeed. √116. Cf. Riddle.]
Read: [AS. rǣd counsel, fr. rǣdan to counsel. See Read, v. t.]
Readept: [Pref. re- + L. adeptus, p. p. of adipisci to obtain.]
Reader: [AS. rǣdere.]
Ready: [AS. rǣde; akin to D. gereed, bereid, G. bereit, Goth. garáids fixed, arranged, and possibly to E. ride, as meaning originally, prepared for riding. Cf. Array, 1st Curry.]
Reak: [√115. Cf. Wrack seaweed.]
Reak: [Cf. Icel. hrekkr, or E. wreak vengeance.]
Real: [Sp., fr. real royal, L. regalis. See Regal, and cf. Ree a coin.]
Real: [LL. realis, fr. L. res, rei, a thing: cf. F. réel. Cf. Rebus.]
Realgar: [F. réalgar, Sp. rejalgar, Ar. rahj al ghār powder of the mine.]
Realism: [Cf. F. réalisme.]
Realist: [Cf. F. réaliste.]
Reality: [Cf. F. réalité, LL. realitas. See 3d Real, and cf. 2d Realty.]
Realization: [Cf. F. réalisation.]
Realize: [Cf. F. réaliser.]
Realm: [OE. realme, ream, reaume, OF. reialme, roialme, F. royaume, fr. (assumed) LL. regalimen, from L. regalis royal. See Regal.]
Realty: [OF. réalté, LL. regalitas, fr. L. regalis. See Regal.]
Realty: [Contr. from 1st Reality.]
Ream: [AS. reám, akin to G. rahm.]
Ream: [Cf. Reim.]
Ream: [OE. reme, OF. rayme, F. rame (cf. Sp. resma), fr. Ar. rizma a bundle, especially of paper.]
Ream: [Cf. G. räumen to remove, to clear away, fr. raum room. See Room.]
Reap: [OE. repen, AS. rīpan to seize, reap; cf. D. rapen to glean, reap, G. raufen to pluck, Goth. raupjan, or E. ripe.]
Reap: [Cf. AS. rīp harvest. See Reap, v.]
Rear: [OF. riere behind, backward, fr. L. retro. Cf. Arrear.]
Rear: [AS. rǣran to raise, rear, elevate, for rǣsan, causative of rīsan to rise. See Rise, and cf. Raise.]
Rear-horse: [So called because it rears up when disturbed.]
Rearmouse: [AS. hrēremūs; probably fr. hrēran to agitate, stir (akin to G. rühren, Icel. hræra) + mūs mouse.]
Rearward: [Rear + ward.]
Reason: [OE. resoun, F. raison, fr. L. ratio (akin to Goth. raþjō number, account, garaþjan to count, G. rede speech, reden to speak), fr. reri, ratus, to reckon, believe, think. Cf. Arraign, Rate, Ratio, Ration.]
Reason: [Cf. F. raisonner. See Reason, n.]
Reasonable: [OE. resonable, F. raisonnable, fr. L. rationabilis. See Reason, n.]
Reasty: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Reata: [Sp.]
Reave: [AS. reáfian, from reáf spoil, plunder, clothing, reófan to break (cf. bireófan to deprive of); akin to G. rauben to rob, Icel. raufa to rob, rjūfa to break, violate, Goth. biráubōn to despoil, L. rumpere to break; cf. Skr. lup to break. √114. Cf. Bereave, Rob, v. t., Robe, Rove, v. i., Rupture.]
Rebaptization: [Cf. F. rebaptisation.]
Rebaptize: [Pref. re- + baptize: cf. F. rebaptiser, L. rebaptizare.]
Rebate: [F. rebattre to beat again; pref. re- re- + battre to beat, L. batuere to beat, strike. See Abate.]
Rebate: [See Rabbet.]
Rebatement: [Cf. OF. rabatement, fr. rabatre to diminish, F. rabattre.]
Rebec: [F., fr. It. ribeca, ribeba, fr. Ar. rabāb a musical instrument of a round form.]
Rebel: [F. rebelle, fr. L. rebellis. See Rebel, v. i.]
Rebel: [F. rebelle.]
Rebel: [F. rebeller, fr. L. rebellare to make war again; pref. re- again + bellare to make war, fr. bellum war. See Bellicose, and cf. Revel to carouse.]
Rebellion: [F. rébellion, L. rebellio. See Rebel, v. i. Among the Romans rebellion was originally a revolt or open resistance to their government by nations that had been subdued in war. It was a renewed war.]
Reboant: [L. reboans, p. pr. of reboare; pref. re- re- + boare to cry aloud.]
Reboil: [Pref. re- + boil: cf. F. rebouillir.]
Rebound: [Pref. re- + bound: cf. F. rebondir.]
Rebozo: [Sp. rebozo.]
Rebuff: [It. ribuffo, akin to ribuffare to repulse; pref. ri- (L. re-) + buffo puff. Cf. Buff to strike, Buffet a blow.]
Rebuke: [OF. rebouquier to dull, blunt, F. reboucher; perhaps fr. pref. re- re- + bouche mouth, OF. also bouque, L. bucca cheek; if so, the original sense was, to stop the mouth of; hence, to stop, obstruct.]
Rebus: [L. rebus by things, abl. pl. of res a thing: cf. F. rébus. Cf. 3d Real.]
Rebut: [OF. rebouter to repulse, drive back; pref. re- + bouter to push, thrust. See 1st Butt, Boutade.]
Recalcitrant: [L. recalcitrans, p. pr. of recalcitrare to kick back; pref. re- re- + calcitrare to kick, fr. calx heel. Cf. Inculcate.]
Recant: [L. recantare, recantatum, to recall, recant; pref. re- re- + cantare to sing, to sound. See 3d Cant, Chant.]
Recapitulate: [L. recapitulare, recapitulatum; pref. re- re- + capitulum a small head, chapter, section. See Capitulate.]
Recapitulation: [LL. recapitulatio: cf. F. recapitulation.]
Recede: [L. recedere, recessum; pref. re- re- + cedere to go, to go along: cf. F. recéder. See Cede.]
Recede: [Pref. re- + cede. Cf. Recede, v. i.]
Receipt: [OE. receite, OF. recete, recepte, F. recette, fr. L. recipere, receptum, to receive. See Receive.]
Receivable: [Cf. F. recevable.]
Receive: [OF. receveir, recevoir, F. recevoir, fr. L. recipere; pref. re- re- + capere to take, seize. See Capable, Heave, and cf. Receipt, Reception, Recipe.]
Receiver: [Cf. F. receveur.]
Recency: [LL. recentia, fr. L. recens. See Recent.]
Recense: [L. recensere; pref. re- again + censere to value, estimate: cf. F. recenser.]
Recension: [L. recensio: cf. F. recension.]
Recent: [L. recens, -entis: cf. F. récent.]
Recenter: [Pref. re- + center.]
Receptacle: [F. réceptacle, L. receptaculum, fr. receptare, v. intens. fr. recipere to receive. See Receive.]
Receptacular: [Cf. F. réceptaculaire.]
Receptaculum: [L.]
Receptible: [L. receptibilis.]
Reception: [F. réception, L. receptio, fr. recipere, receptum. See Receive.]
Receptive: [Cf. F. réceptif. See Receive.]
Receptivity: [Cf. F. réceptivité.]
Receptory: [Cf. L. receptorium a place of shelter.]
Recess: [L. recessus, fr. recedere, recessum. See Recede.]
Recess: [G.]
Recession: [L. recessio, fr. recedere, recessum. See Recede.]
Recession: [Pref. re- + cession.]
Recharge: [Pref. re- + charge: cf. F. recharger.]
Rechase: [Pref. re- + chase: cf. F. rechasser.]
Recheat: [F. requêté, fr. requêter to hunt anew. See Request.]
Recherché: [F.]
Recidivate: [LL. recidivare. See Recidivous.]
Recidivation: [LL. recidivatio.]
Recidivous: [L. recidivus, fr. recidere to fall back.]
Recipe: [L., imperative of recipere to take back, take in, receive. See Receive.]
Recipiangle: [L. recipere to take + angulus angle.]
Recipient: [L. recipiens, -entis, receiving, p. pr. of recipere to receive: cf. F. récipient. See Receive.]
Reciprocal: [L. reciprocus; of unknown origin.]
Reciprocate: [L. reciprocatus, p. p. of reciprocare. See Reciprocal.]
Reciprocation: [L. reciprocatio: cf. F. réciprocation.]
Reciprocity: [Cf. F. réciprocité. See Reciprocal.]
Reciprocornous: [L. reciprocus returning, reciprocal + cornu horn.]
Reciprok: [F. réciproque, L. reciprocus.]
Reciproque: [F. réciproque.]
Recision: [L. recisio, fr. recidere, recisum, to cut off; pref. re- re- + caedere to cut.]
Recital: [From Recite.]
Recitation: [L. recitatio: cf. F. récitation. See Recite.]
Recitative: [It. recitativo, or F. récitatif. See Recite.]
Recitativo: [It.]
Recite: [F. réciter, fr. L. recitare, recitatum; pref. re- re- + citare to call or name, to cite. See Cite.]
Reck: [AS. reccan, rēcan, to care for; akin to OS. rōkian, OHG. ruochan, G. geruhen, Icel. rækja, also to E. reckon, rake an implement. See Rake, and cf. Reckon.]
Reckless: [AS. recceleás, rēceleás.]
Reckon: [OE. rekenen, AS. gerecenian to explain; akin to D. rekenen to reckon, G. rechnen, OHG. rehhanōn (cf. Goth. rahnjan), and to E. reck, rake an implement; the original sense probably being, to bring together, count together. See Reck, v. t.]
Reclaim: [F. réclamer, L. reclamare, reclamatum, to cry out against; pref. re- re- + clamare to call or cry aloud. See Claim.]
Reclaimant: [Cf. F. réclamant, p. pr.]
Reclamation: [F. réclamation, L. reclamatio. See Reclaim.]
Reclinant: [L. reclinans, p. pr. See Recline.]
Reclinate: [L. reclinatus, p. p.]
Reclination: [Cf. F. réclinaison.]
Recline: [L. reclinare; pref. re- re- + clinare to lean, incline. See Incline, Lean to incline.]
Recline: [L. reclinis. See Recline, v. t.]
Reclude: [L. recludere to unclose, open; pref. re- again, back, un- + claudere to shut.]
Recluse: [F. reclus, L. reclusus, from recludere, reclusum, to unclose, open, in LL., to shut up. See Close.]
Recluse: [F. reclus, LL. reclusus. See Recluse, a.]
Reclusion: [LL. reclusio: cf. F. reclusion.]
Reclusory: [LL. reclusorium.]
Recoct: [L. recoctus, p. p. of recoquere to cook or boil over again. See Re-, and 4th Cook.]
Recognition: [L. recognitio: cf. F. recognition. See Recognizance.]
Recognitor: [LL.]
Recognizance: [F. reconnaissance, OF. recognoissance, fr. recognoissant, p. pr. of recognoistre to recognize, F. reconnaître, fr. L. recognoscere; pref. re- re- + cognoscere to know. See Cognizance, Know, and cf. Recognize, Reconnoissance.]
Recognize: [From Recognizance; see Cognition, and cf. Reconnoiter.]
Recognosce: [L. recognoscere. See Recognizance.]
Recoil: [OE. recoilen, F. reculer, fr. L. pref. re- re- + culus the fundament. The English word was perhaps influenced in form by accoil.]
Recoilment: [Cf. F. reculement.]
Recollect: [Pref. re- + collect: cf. L. recolligere, recollectum, to collect. Cf. Recollet.]
Recollect: [See Recollet.]
Recollection: [Cf. F. récollection.]
Recollet: [F. récollet, fr. L. recollectus, p. p. of recolligere to gather again, to gather up; NL., to collect one's self, esp. for religious contemplation.]
Recomfort: [Pref. re- + comfort: cf. F. réconforter.]
Recommence: [Pref. re- + commence: cf. F. recommencer.]
Recommend: [Pref. re- + commend: cf. F. recommander.]
Recommendable: [Cf. F. recommandable.]
Recommendation: [Cf. F. recommandation.]
Recompensation: [Cf. LL. recompensatio.]
Recompense: [F. récompenser, LL. recompensare, fr.L. pref. re- re- + compensare to compensate. See Compensate.]
Recompense: [Cf. F. récompense.]
Recompose: [Pref. re- + compose: cf. F. recomposer.]
Recomposition: [Cf. F. recomposition.]
Reconcentrado: [Sp., p.p. of reconcentrar to inclose, to reconcentrate.]
Reconcilable: [Cf. F. réconciliable.]
Reconcile: [F. réconcilier, L. reconciliare; pref. re- re- + conciliare to bring together, to unite. See Conciliate.]
Reconciliation: [F. réconciliation, L. reconciliatio.]
Recondite: [L. reconditus, p. p. of recondere to put up again, to lay up, to conceal; pref. re- re- + condere to bring or lay together. See Abscond.]
Reconditory: [LL. reconditorium.]
Reconfirm: [Pref. re- + confirm: cf. F. reconfirmer.]
Reconfort: [F. réconforter.]
Reconnaissance: [F. See Recognizance.]
Reconnoiter: [F. reconnoitre, a former spelling of reconnaître. See Recognize.]
Reconquer: [Pref. re- + conquer: cf. F. reconquérir.]
Record: [OE. recorden to repeat, remind, F. recorder, fr. L. recordari to remember; pref. re- re- + cor, cordis, the heart or mind. See Cordial, Heart.]
Record: [OF. recort, record, remembrance, attestation, record. See Record, v. t.]
Recordation: [L. recordatio: cf. F. recordation. See Record, v. t.]
Recouch: [Pref. re- + couch: cf. F. recoucher.]
Recount: [Pref. re- + count.]
Recount: [F. raconter to relate, to recount; pref. re- again + (L. ad.) + conter to relate. See Count, v.]
Recoup: [F. recouper; pref. re- re- + couper to cut.]
Recourse: [F. recours, L. recursus a running back, return, fr. recurrere, recursum, to run back. See Recur.]
Recover: [Pref. re- + cover: cf. F. recouvrir.]
Recover: [OE. recoveren, OF. recovrer, F. recouvrer, from L. recuperare; pref. re- re + a word of unknown origin. Cf.Recuperate.]
Recoverable: [Cf. F. recouvrable.]
Recreant: [OF., cowardly, fr. recroire, recreire, to forsake, leave, tire, discourage, regard as conquered, LL. recredere se to declare one's self conquered in combat; hence, those are called recrediti or recreanti who are considered infamous; L. pref. re- again, back + credere to believe, to be of opinion; hence, originally, to disavow one's opinion. See Creed.]
Recreate: [L. recreatus, p. p. of recreate to create anew, to refresh; pref. re- re- + creare to create. See Create.]
Recreation: [F. récréation, L. recreatio.]
Recreative: [Cf. F. récréatif. See Recreate.]
Recrement: [L. recrementum; pref. re- re- + cernere, cretum, to separate, sift: cf. F. récrément.]
Recrementitial: [Cf. F. récrémentitiel.]
Recriminate: [Pref. re- + criminate: cf. F. récriminer, LL. recriminare.]
Recrimination: [F. récrimination, LL. recriminatio.]
Recriminatory: [Cf. F. récriminatoire.]
Recrudesce: [See Recrudescent.]
Recrudescence: [Cf. F. recrudescence.]
Recrudescent: [L. recrudescens, -entis, p. pr. of recrudescere to become raw again; pref. re- re- + crudescere to become hard or raw: cf. F. recrudescent.]
Recruit: [F. recruter, corrupted (under influence of recrue recruiting, recruit, from recroî/tre, p. p. recrû, to grow again) from an older recluter, properly, to patch, to mend (a garment); pref. re- + OF. clut piece, piece of cloth; cf. Icel. klūtr kerchief, E. clout.]
Rectangle: [F., fr. L. rectus right + angulus angle. See Right, and Angle.]
Rectangular: [Cf. F. rectangulaire.]
Recti-: [L. rectus straight.]
Rectification: [Cf. F. rectification.]
Rectify: [F. rectifier, LL. rectificare; L. rectus right + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See Right, and -fy.]
Rectilineal: [Recti- + lineal, linear.]
Rectinerved: [Recti- + nerve.]
Rection: [L. rectio, fr. regere to rule or govern.]
Rectirostral: [Recti- + rostral.]
Rectiserial: [Recti- + serial.]
Rectitis: [NL. See Rectum, and -itis.]
Rectitude: [L. rectitudo, fr. rectus right, straight: cf. F. rectitude. See Right.]
Recto: [Abbrev. fr. LL. breve de recto. See Right.]
Recto: [Cf. F. recto.]
Rector: [L., fr. regere, rectum, to lead straight, to rule: cf. F. recteur. See Regiment, Right.]
Rectoral: [Cf. F. rectoral.]
Rectorate: [LL. rectoratus: cf. F. rectorat.]
Rectory: [Cf. OF. rectorie or rectorerie, LL. rectoria.]
Rectrix: [L., fem. of rector.]
Rectum: [NL. (sc. intestinum), fr. L. rectus straight. See Right.]
Rectus: [NL., fr. L. regere to keep straight.]
Recubation: [L. recubare to lie upon the back.]
Recule: [F. reculement.]
Recumb: [L. recumbere; pref. re- back + cumbere (in comp.), akin to cubare to lie down.]
Recumbent: [L. recumbens, -entis, p. pr. of recumbere. See Recumb, Incumbent.]
Recuperable: [Cf.F. récupérable. See Recover.]
Recuperate: [L. recuperatus, p. p. of recuperare. See Recover to get again.]
Recuperation: [L. recuperatio: cf. F. récupération.]
Recuperative: [L. recuperativus, recuperatorius.]
Recuperator: [Cf. L. recuperator a recoverer.]
Recur: [L. recurrere; pref. re- re- + currere to run. See Current.]
Recure: [Cf. Recover.]
Recurrence: [Cf. F. récurrence.]
Recurrent: [L. recurrens, -entis, p. pr. of recurrere: cf.F. récurrent. See Recur.]
Recursant: [L. recursans, -antis, p. pr. of recursare to run back, v. freq. of recurrere. See Recure.]
Recursion: [L. recursio. See Recur.]
Recurvate: [L. recurvatus, p. p. of recurvare. See Re-, and Curvate.]
Recurviroster: [L. recurvus bent back + rostrum beack; cf. F. récurvirostre.]
Recurvirostral: [See Recurviroster.]
Recurvous: [L. recurvus; pref. re- re + curvus curved.]
Recusant: [L. recusans, -antis, p. pr. of recure to refuse, to oject to; pref. re- re + causa a cause, pretext: cf. F. récusant. See Cause, and cf. Ruse.]
Recusation: [L. recusatio: cf. F. récusation.]
recuse: [F. récuser, or L. recusare. See Recusant.]
Recussion: [L. recutire, recussum, to beat back; pref. re- re- + quatere to shake.]
Red: [OE. red, reed, AS. reád, reód; akin to OS. rōd, OFries. rād, D. rood, G. roht, rot, OHG. rōt, Dan. & Sw. röd, Icel. rauðr, rjōðr, Goth. ráuds, W. rhudd, Armor. ruz, Ir. & Gael. ruadh, L. ruber, rufus, Gr. 'eryqro`s, Skr. rudhira, rohita; cf. L. rutilus. √113. Cf. Erysipelas, Rouge, Rubric, Ruby, Ruddy, Russet, Rust.]
Red-gum: [OE. reed gounde; AS. reád red + gund matter, pus.]
Redact: [L. redactus, p. p. of redigere; pref. red-, re-, again, back + agere to put in motion, to drive.]
Redaction: [F. rédaction.]
Redan: [F., for OF. redent a double notching or jagging, as in the teeth of a saw, fr. L. pref. re- re- + dens, dentis, a tooth. Cf. Redented.]
Redargue: [L. redarguere; pref. red-, re- re- + arguere to accuse, charge with: cf. F. rédarguer.]
Redargution: [L. redargutio.]
Redden: [From Red, a.]
Reddendum: [Neut. of L. reddendus that must be given back or yielded, gerundive of reddere. See Reddition.]
Reddition: [L. redditio, fr. reddere to give back, to return: cf. F. reddition. See Render.]
Redditive: [L. redditivus.]
Reddle: [From Red; cf. G. röthel. Cf. Ruddle.]
Reddour: [F. raideur, fr. raide stiff.]
Rede: [See Read, v. t.]
Rede: [See Read, n.]
Redeem: [F. rédimer, L. redimere; pref. red-, re- re- + emere, emptum, to buy, originally, to take, cf. OIr. em (in comp.), Lith. imti. Cf. Assume, Consume, Exempt, Premium, Prompt, Ransom.]
Redemand: [Pref. re- back, again + demand: cf. F. redemander.]
redemption: [F. rédemption, L. redemptio. See redeem, and cf. ransom.]
Redemptorist: [F. rédemptoriste, fr. L. redemptor redeemer, from redinere. See Redeem.]
Redented: [From OF. redent. See Redan.]
Redescend: [Pref. re- + descend: cf. F. redescendre.]
Redhibition: [L. redhibitio a taking back.]
Redhibitory: [L. redhibitorius.]
Redia: [NL.; of uncertain origin.]
Redient: [L. rediens, p. pr. of redire to return; pref. red- + ire to go.]
Redif: [Turk. redīf, fr. radīf, orig., he who rides behind another on the same beast, fr. radaf to follow.]
Redingote: [F., corrupted from E. riding coat.]
Redintegrate: [L. redintegratus, p. p. of redintegrare to restore; pref. red-, re-, re- + integrare to make whole, to renew, fr. integer whole. See Integer.]
Redintegration: [L. redintegratio.]
Redition: [L. reditio, fr. redire. See Redient.]
Redivivus: [L., fr. pref. red-, re-, re- + vivus alive.]
Redness: [AS. reádness. See Red.]
Redolent: [L. redolens, -entis, p. pr. of redolere to emit a scent, diffuse an odor; pref. red-, re-, re- + olere to emit a smell. See Odor.]
Redouble: [Pref. re- + double: cf. F. redoubler. Cf. Reduplicate.]
Redoubt: [F. redoute, fem., It. ridotto, LL. reductus, literally, a retreat, from L. reductus drawn back, retired, p. p. of reducere to lead or draw back; cf. F. réduit, also fr. LL. reductus. See Reduce, and cf. Reduct, Réduit, Ridotto.]
Redoubt: [F. redouter, formerly also spelt redoubter; fr. L. pref. re- re- + dubitare to doubt, in LL., to fear. See Doubt.]
Redoubtable: [F. redoutable, formerly also spelt redoubtable.]
Redound: [F. redonder, L. redundare; pref. red-, re-, re- + undare to rise in waves or surges, fr. unda a wave. See Undulate, and cf. Redundant.]
Redowa: [F., fr. Bohemian.]
Redress: [Pref. re- + dress.]
Redress: [F. redresser to straighten; pref. re- re- + dresser to raise, arrange. See Dress.]
Redressment: [Cf. F. redressement.]
Redstart: [Red + start tail.]
Redub: [F. radouber to refit or repair.]
Reduce: [L. reducere, reductum; pref. red-. re-, re- + ducere to lead. See Duke, and cf. Redoubt, n.]
Reducent: [L. reducens, p. pr. of reducere.]
Reduct: [L. reductus, p. p. of reducere. See Reduce.]
Reduction: [F. réduction, L. reductio. See Reduce.]
Reductive: [Cf. F. réductif.]
Redundance: [L. redundantia: cf. F. redondance.]
Redundant: [L. redundans, -antis, p. pr. of redundare: cf. F. redondant. See Redound.]
Reduplicate: [Pref. re- + duplicate: cf. L. reduplicatus. Cf. Redouble.]
Reduplicate: [Cf. LL. reduplicare.]
Reduplication: [Cf. F. réduplication, L. reduplicatio repetition.]
Reduplicative: [Cf. F. réduplicatif.]
Reduvid: [L. reduvia a hangnail.]
Ree: [Pg. real, pl. reis. See Real the money.]
Ree: [Cf. Prov. G. räden, raden, raiten. Cf. Riddle a sieve.]
Reebok: [D., literally, roebuck.]
Reechy: [See Reeky.]
Reed: [AS. hreód; akin to D. riet, G. riet, ried, OHG. kriot, riot.]
Reedification: [Cf. F. réédification. See Reedify.]
Reedify: [Pref. re- + edify: cf. F. réédifier, L. reaedificare.]
Reeding: [From 4th Reed.]
Reef: [Akin to D. rif, G. riff, Icel. rif, Dan. rev; cf. Icel. rifa rift, rent, fissure, rifa to rive, bear. Cf. Rift, Rive.]
Reef: [Akin to D. reef, G. reff, Sw. ref; cf. Icel. rif reef, rifa to basten together. Cf. Reeve, v. t., River.]
Reek: [AS. rēc; akin to OFries. rēk, LG. & D. rook, G. rauch, OHG. rouh, Dan. rög, Sw. rök, Icel. reykr, and to AS. reócan to reek, smoke, Icel. rjūka, G. riechen to smell.]
Reek: [As. rēcan. See Reek vapor.]
Reeky: [From 2d Reek; cf. Reechy.]
Reel: [Gael. righil.]
Reel: [AS. hreól: cf. Icel. hræll a weaver's reed or sley.]
Reel: [Cf. Sw. ragla. See 2d Reel.]
Reem: [Heb.]
Reem: [Cf. Ream to make a hole in.]
Reenforce: [Pref. re- + enforce: cf. F. renforcer.]
Reenforce: [See Reenforce, v., and cf. Ranforce, Reinforce.]
Refaction: [See Refection.]
Refait: [F.]
Refar: [Cf. F. refaire to do over again.]
Refect: [L. refectus, p. p. of reficere; pref. re- re- + facere to make.]
Refection: [L. refectio: cf. F. réfection. See Refect, Fact.]
Refectory: [LL. refectorium: cf. F. réfectoire. See Refection.]
Refel: [L. refellere; pref. re- re- + fallere to deceive.]
Refer: [F. référer, L. referre; pref. re- re- + ferre to bear. See Bear to carry.]
Reference: [See Refer.]
Referendary: [LL. referendarius, fr. L. referendus to be referred, gerundive of referre: cf. F. référendaire. See Refer.]
Referendum: [Gerundive fr. L. referre. See Refer.]
Refine: [Pref. re- + fine to make fine: cf. F. raffiner.]
Refinement: [Cf. F. raffinement.]
Refinery: [Cf. F. raffinerie.]
Reflect: [L. reflectere, reflexum; pref. re- re- + flectere to bend or turn. See Flexible, and cf. Reflex, v.]
Reflectent: [L. reflectens, p. pr. of reflectere. See Reflect.]
Reflection: [L. reflexio: cf. F. réflexion. See Riflect.]
Reflective: [Cf. F. réflectif. Cf. Reflexive.]
Reflector: [Cf. F. réflecteur.]
Reflet: [F., reflection. See Reflect.]
Reflex: [L. reflexus, p. p. of reflectere: cf. F. réflexe. See Reflect.]
Reflex: [L. reflexus a bending back. See Reflect.]
Reflex: [L. reflexus, p. p. of reflectere. See Reflect.]
Reflexibility: [Cf. F. réflexibilité.]
Reflexible: [Cf. F. réflexible.]
Reflexive: [Cf. F. réflexif.]
Refluent: [L. refluens, p. pr. of refluere to flow back; pref. re- re- + fluere to flow. See Flurent.]
Reflueus: [L. refluus.]
Reflux: [F. reflux. See Refluent, Flux.]
Refocillate: [L. refocillatus, p. p. of refocillare; pref. re- re- + focillare to revive by warmth.]
Reforge: [Pref. re- + forge: cf. F. reforger.]
Reform: [F. réformer, L. reformare; pref. re- re- + formare to form, from forma form. See Form.]
Reform: [F. réforme.]
Reformado: [Sp., fr. reformar, L. reformare. SEe Reform, v. t.]
Reformation: [F. réformation, L. reformatio.]
Reformist: [Cf. F. réformiste.]
Refossion: [L. refodere, refossum, to dig up again. See Fosse.]
Refound: [Pref. re- + found to cast; cf. F. refondare. Cf. Refund.]
Refract: [L. refractus, p. p. of refringere; pref. re- re- + frangere to break: cf. F. réfracter. See Fracture, and cf. Refrain, n.]
Refraction: [F. réfraction.]
Refractive: [Cf. F. réfractif. See Refract.]
Refractometer: [Refraction + -meter.]
Refractory: [L. refractorius, fr. refringere: cf. F. refractaire. See Refract.]
Refragable: [LL. refragabilis, fr. L. refragari to oppose.]
Refragate: [L. refragatus, p. p. of refragor.]
Refrain: [OE. refreinen, OF. refrener, F. refréner, fr. L. refrenare; influenced by OF. refraindre to restrain, moderate, fr. LL. refrangere, for L. refringere to break up, break (see Refract). L. refrenare is fr. pref. re- back + frenum bridle; cf. Skr. dhṛ to hold.]
Refrain: [F. refrain, fr. OF. refraindre; cf. Pr. refranhs a refrain, refranher to repeat. See Refract,Refrain, v.]
Refrangibility: [Cf. F. réfrangibilité.]
Refrangible: [Cf. F. réfrangible. See Refract.]
Refrenation: [L. refrenatio. See Refrain, v. t.]
Refresh: [OE. refreshen, refreschen, OF. refreschir (cf. OF. rafraischir, rafreschir, F. rafrachir); pref. re- re- + fres fresh. F. frais. See Fresh, a.]
Refreshment: [Cf. OF. refreschissement, F. rafraîchissement.]
Refret: [OF. refret, L. refractus, p. p. See Refrain, n., Refract.]
Refreyd: [OF. refreidier.]
Refrication: [L. refricare to rub again.]
Refrigerant: [L. refrigerans, p. pr. of refrigerare: cf. F. réfrigérant. See Refrigerate.]
Refrigerate: [L. refrigeratus, p. p. of refrigerare; pref. re- re- + frigerare to make cool, fr. frigus, frigoris, coolness. See Frigid.]
Refrigeration: [Cf. F. réfrigération, L. refrigeratio.]
Refrigerative: [Cf. F. réfrigératif.]
Refrigeratory: [L. refrigeratorius.]
Refrigeratory: [Cf. F. réfrigératoire.]
Refrigerium: [L.]
Refringent: [L. refringens, p. pr. of refringere. See Refract.]
Refuge: [F. réfuge, L. refugium, fr. refugere to flee back; pref. re- + figere. SEe Fugitive.]
Refugee: [F. réfugié, fr. se réfugier to take refuge. See Refuge, n.]
Refulgence: [L. refulgentia. See Refulgent.]
Refulgent: [L. refulgens, p. pr. of refulgere to flash back, to shine bright; pref. re- re- + fulgere to shine. See Fulgent.]
Refund: [Pref. re- + fund.]
Refund: [L. refundere; pref. re- re- + fundere to pour: cf. F. refondre, refonder. See Fuse to melt, and cf. Refound to cast again, 1st Refuse.]
Refusable: [Cf. F. refusable. See Refuse.]
Refuse: [F. refuser, either from (assumed) LL. refusare to refuse, v. freq. of L. refundere to pour back, give back, restore (see Refund to repay), or. fr. L. recusare to decline, refuse cf. Accuse, Ruse), influenced by L. refutare to drive back, repel, refute. Cf. Refute.]
Refuse: [F. refus refusal, also, that which is refused. See Refuse to deny.]
Refusion: [Pref. re- + fusion.]
Refut: [OF. refuite.]
Refutable: [Cf. F. réfutable.]
Refutation: [L. refutatio: cf. F. réfutation.]
Refutatory: [L. refutatorius: cf. F. réfutatoire.]
refute: [F. réfuter, L. refuteare to repel, refute. Cf. Confute, Refuse to deny.]
Regain: [Pref. re- + gain: cf. F. regagner.]
Regal: [L. regalis, fr. rex, regis, a king. See Royal, and cf. Rajah, Realm, Regalia.]
Regal: [F. régale, It. regale. Cf. Rigoll.]
Regale: [LL. regale, pl. regalia, fr. L. regalis: cf. F. régale. See Regal.]
Regale: [F. régaler, Sp. regalar to regale, to caress, to melt, perhaps fr. L. regalare to thaw (cff. Gelatin), or cf. Sp. gala graceful, pleasing address, choicest part of a thing (cf. Gala), or most likely from OF. galer to rejoice, gale pleasure.]
Regale: [F. régal. See Regale, v. t.]
Regalia: [LL., from L. regalisregal. See Regal.]
Regality: [LL. regalitas, from L. regalis regal, royal. See Regal, and cf. Royality.]
Regard: [F. regarder; pref. re- re + garder to guard, heed, keep. See Guard, and cf. Reward.]
Regard: [F. regard See Regard, v. t.]
Regardant: [F. regardant, fr. regarder. See Regard, v. t.]
Regatta: [It. regatta, regata.]
Regelation: [Pref. re- + L. gelatio a freezing.]
Regency: [Cf. F. régence, LL. regentia. See Regent, a.]
Regeneracy: [See Regenerate.]
Regenerate: [L. regeneratus, p. p. of regenerare to regenerate; pref. re- re- + generare to beget. See Generate.]
Regeneration: [L. regeneratio: cf. F. régéneration.]
Regent: [L. regens, -entis, p. pr. of regere to rule: cf. F. régent. See Regiment.]
Regent: [F. régent. See Regent, a.]
Regerminate: [Pref. re- + germinate: cf. L. regerminare.]
Regermination: [L. regerminatio.]
Regest: [L. regesta, pl.: cf. OF. regestes, pl. See Register.]
Regian: [L. regius regal.]
Regible: [L. regibilis, from regere to rule.]
Regicide: [F. régicide; L. rex, regis, a king + caedere to kill. Cf. Homicide.]
Regidor: [Sp., fr. regir to rule, L. regere.]
Regimen: [L. regimen, -inis, fr. regere to guide, to rule. See Right, and cf. Regal, Régime, Regiment.]
Regiment: [F. régiment a regiment of men, OF. also government, L. regimentum government, fr. regere to guide, rule. See Regimen.]
Region: [F. région, from L. regio a direction, a boundary line, region, fr. regere to guide, direct. See Regimen.]
Regious: [L. regius royal, fr. rex, regis, king.]
Register: [OE. registre, F. registre, LL. registrum,regestum, L. regesta, pl., fr. regerere, regestum, to carry back, to register; pref. re- re- + gerere to carry. See Jest, and cf. Regest.]
Register: [Cf. F. regisrer, exregistrer, LL. registrare. See Register, n.]
Registrant: [L. registrans, p. pr.]
Registrar: [LL. registrarius, or F. régistraire. See Register.]
Registration: [LL. registratio, or F. régistration. See Register, v.]
Regius: [L. regius, from rex, regis, a king.]
Regle: [See Reglement.]
Reglement: [F. réglement, fr. régler, L. regulare. See Regulate.]
Reglementary: [F. réglementaire, fr. réglement.]
Reglet: [F. réglet, dim. of règle a rule, L. regula. See Rule.]
Regma: [NL., fr. Gr. , -, fracture, fr. to break.]
Regmacarp: [Regma + Gr. fruit.]
Regnal: [L. regnum reign.]
Regnant: [L. regnans, -antis, p. pr. of regnare to reign: cf. F régnant. See Reign.]
Regorge: [F. regorder; re- + gorger to gorge. Cf. Regurgitate.]
Regrade: [L. re- re- + gradi to go. Cf. Regrede. ]
Regrate: [F. regratter, literally, to scrape again. See Re-, and Grate, v. t.]
Regrate: [F. regratter to regrate provisions; of uncertain origin.]
Regrater: [F. regrattier.]
Regrede: [L. regredi to go back. Cf. Regrade, Regress.]
Regress: [L. regressus, fr. regredi, regressus. See Regrede.]
Regression: [L. regressio: cf. F. régression.]
Regressive: [Cf. F. régressif.]
Regret: [F., fr. regretter. See Regret, v.]
Regret: [F. regretter, OF. regreter; L. pref. re- re- + a word of Teutonic origin; cf. Goth. grētan to weep, Icel. grāta. See Greet to lament.]
Reguerdon: [Pref. re- re- + guerdon: cf. OF. reguerdonner.]
Regular: [L. regularis, fr. regula a rule, fr. regere to guide, to rule: cf. F. régulier. See Rule.]
Regular: [LL. regularis: cf. F. régulier. See Regular, a.]
Regularia: [NL.]
Regularity: [Cf. F. régularité.]
Regulate: [L. regulatus, p. p. of regulare, fr. regula. See Regular.]
Reguline: [Cf. F. régulin. See Regulus.]
Regulus: [L., a petty king, prince, dim. of rex, regis, a king: cf. F. régule. See Regal.]
Regurgitate: [LL. regurgitare, regurgitatum; L. pref. re- re- + gurges, -itis, a gulf. Cf. Regorge.]
Regurgitation: [Cf. F. régurgitation.]
Rehabilitate: [Pref. re- re- + habilitate: cf. LL. rehabilitare, F. réhabiliter.]
Rehabilitation: [Cf. LL. rehabilitatio, F. Réhabilitation.]
Rehearse: [OE. rehercen, rehersen, OF. reherser, rehercier, to harrow over again; pref. re- re- + hercier to harrow, fr. herce a harrow, F. herse. See Hearse.]
Rehibition: [Pref. re- + L. habere to have.]
Rei: [Pg. real, pl. reis. See Real a coin.]
Reichsrath: [G]
Reichsstand: [G.]
Reichstag: [G.]
Reif: [AS. reáf.]
Reigle: [F. règle a rule, fr. L. regula. See Rule.]
Reiglement: [See Reglement.]
Reign: [OE. regne, OF. reigne, regne, F. règne, fr. L. regnum, fr. rex, regis, a king, fr. regere to guide, rule. See Regal, Regimen.]
Reign: [OE. regnen, reinen, OF. regner, F. régner, fr. L. regnare, fr. regnum. See Reign, n.]
Reim: [D. riem, akin to G riemen; Cf. Gr. a towing line.]
Reimbody: [See Reembody.]
Reimbursable: [Cf. F. remboursable.]
Reimburse: [Pref. re- + imburse: cf. F. rembourser.]
Reimbursement: [Cf. F. rembursement.]
Reimport: [Pref. re- + import: cf. F. remporter.]
Rein: [F. rêne, fr. (assumed) LL. retina, fr. L. retinere to hold back. See Retain.]
Reindeer: [Icel. hreinn reindeer + E. deer. Icel. hreinn is of Lapp or Finnish origin; cf. Lappish reino pasturage.]
Reinette: [F. See 1st Rennet.]
Reinfect: [Pref. re- + infect: cf. F. réinfecter.]
Reinfund: [Pref. re- + L. infundere to pour in.]
Reins: [F. rein, pl. reins, fr. L. ren, pl. renes.]
Reinstall: [Pref. re- + install: cf. F. réinstaller.]
Reintegrate: [Pref. re- + integrate. Cf. Redintegrate.]
Reis: [Pg., pl. of real, an ancient Portuguese coin.]
Reis: [Ar. raïs head, chief, prince.]
Reis Effendi: [See 2d Reis, and Effendi.]
Reissner's membrane: [Named from E. Reissner, A German anatomist.]
Reiter: [G., rider.]
Reiterant: [See Reiterate.]
Reiterate: [Pref. re- + iterate: cf. F. réitérer, LL. reiterare to question again.]
Reiteration: [Cf. F. réitération.]
Reject: [L. rejectus, p. p. of reicere, rejicere; pref. re- re- + jacere to throw: cf. F. rejeter, formerly also spelt rejecter. See Jet a shooting forth.]
Rejectamenta: [NL., fr. L. rejectare, v. intens. fr. rejicere. See Reject.]
Rejectaneous: [L. rejectaneus.]
Rejection: [L. rejectio: cf. F. réjection.]
Rejoice: [OE. rejoissen, OF. resjouir, resjoir, F. réjouir; pref. re- re- + OF. esjouir, esjoir, F. éjouir, to rejoice; pref. es- (L. ex-) + OF. jouir, joir, F. jouir, from L. gaudere to rejoice. See Joy.]
Rejoin: [F. rejoindre; pref. re- re- + joindre to join. See Join, and cf. Rejoinder.]
Rejoinder: [From F. rejoindre, inf., to join again. See Rejoin.]
Rejourn: [Cf. F. réajourner. See Adjourn.]
Rejuvenate: [Pref. re- re- + L. juventis young, youthful.]
Relais: [F. See Relay, n.]
Relapse: [L. relapsus, p. p. of relabi to slip back, to relapse; pref. re- re- + labi to fall, slip, slide. See Lapse.]
Relapse: [For sense 2 cf. F. relaps. See Relapse, v.]
Relate: [F. relater to recount, LL. relatare, fr. L. relatus, used as p. p. of referre. See Elate, and cf. Refer.]
Relation: [F. relation, L. relatio. See Relate.]
Relative: [F. relatif, L. relativus. See Relate.]
Relator: [ L.: cf. F. relateur. See Relate.]
Relatrix: [L.]
Relax: [L. relaxare; pref. re- re- + laxare to loose, to slacken, from laxus loose. See Lax, and cf. Relay, n., Release.]
Relaxant: [L. relaxans, p. pr. of relaxare.]
Relaxation: [L. relaxatio; cf. F. relaxation.]
Relay: [Pref. re- + lay, v.]
Relay: [F. relais (cf. OF. relais relaxation, discontinuance, It. rilascio release, relief, rilasso relay), fr. OF. relaissier to abandon, release, fr. L. relaxare. See Relax.]
Release: [Pref. re + lease to let.]
Release: [OE. relessen, OF. relassier, to release, to let free. See Relay, n., Relax, and cf. Release to lease again.]
Relegate: [L. relegatus, p. p. of relegare; pref. re- re- + legare to send with a commission or charge. See Legate.]
Relegation: [L. relegatio: cf. F. relégation.]
Relent: [F. ralentir, fr. L. pref. re- re- + ad to + lentus pliant, flexible, slow. See Lithe.]
Relevant: [F. relevant, p. pr. of relever to raise again, to relieve. See Relieve.]
Relevation: [L. relevatio, fr. relevare. See Relieve.]
Reliance: [From Rely.]
Relic: [F. relique, from L. reliquiae, pl., akin to relinquere to leave behind. See Relinquish.]
Relict: [L. relicta, fr. of relictus, p. p. of relinquere to leave behind. See Relinquish.]
Relicted: [L. relictus, p. p.]
Reliction: [L. relictio a leaving behind.]
Relief: [OE. relef, F. relief, properly, a lifting up, a standing out. See Relieve, and cf. Basrelief, Rilievi.]
Relier: [From Rely.]
Relieve: [OE. releven, F. relever to raise again, discharge, relieve, fr. L. relevare to lift up, raise, make light, relieve; pref. re- re- + levare to raise, fr. levis light. See Levity, and cf. Relevant, Relief.]
Relievo: [It. rilievo.]
Religieuse: [F.]
Religion: [F., from L. religio; cf. religens pious, revering the gods, Gr. 'ale`gein to heed, have a care. Cf. Neglect.]
Religiosity: [L. religiositas: cf. F. religiosit.]
Religious: [OF. religius, religious, F. religieux, from L. religiosus. See Religion.]
Relinquent: [L. relinquens, p. pr. of relinqquere. See Relinquish.]
Relinquish: [OF. relinquir, L. relinquere to leave behind; pref. re- re + linquere to leave. See Loan, and cf. Relic, Relict.]
Reliquary: [LL. reliquiarium, reliquiare: cf. F. reliquaire. See Relic.]
Relique: [F.]
Reliquiae: [L. See Relic.]
Relish: [Of. relechier to lick or taste anew; pref. re- re- + lechier to lick, F. lécher. See Lecher, Lick.]
Relucent: [L. relucens, p. pr. relucere. See Lucent.]
Reluct: [L. reluctari, p. p. reluctatus, to struggle; pref. re- re- + luctari to struggle, fr. lucia a wresting.]
Reluctance: [See Reluctant.]
Reluctant: [L. reluctans, -antis, p. pr. of reluctari. See Reluct.]
Reluctate: [See Reluct.]
Relume: [OF. relumer (cf. F. rallumer), L. reluminare; pref. re- re- + luminare to light. Cf. Reillume.]
Relumine: [See Relume.]
Rely: [Pref. re- + lie to rest.]
Remain: [OF. remaindre, remanoir, L. remanere; pref. re- re- + manere to stay, remain. See Mansion, and cf. Remainder, Remnant.]
Remainder: [OF. remaindre, inf. See Remain.]
Remand: [F. remander to send word again, L. remandare; pref. re- re- + mandare to commit, order, send word. See Mandate.]
Remanence: [Cf. OF. remanence, LL. remanentia, fr. L. remanens. See Remanent, a.]
Remanent: [See Remanent, a.]
Remanent: [L. remanens, p. pr. of remanere. See Remain, and cf. Remnant.]
Remanet: [L., it remains.]
Remark: [F. remarquer; pref. re- re- + marquer to mark, marque a mark, of German origin, akin to E. mark. See Mark, v. & n.]
Remark: [Cf. F. remarque.]
Remarkable: [F. remarquable.]
Remblai: [F., fr. remblayer to fill up an excavation, to embank.]
Remble: [Cf. OF. embler to steal, fr. L. involare to fly into or at, to carry off.]
Remeant: [L. remeans, -antis, p. pr. of remeare to go or come back.]
Remediable: [L. remediabilis: cf. F. remédiable.]
Remedial: [L. remedialis.]
Remedy: [L. remedium; pref. re- re- + mederi to heal, to cure: cf. F. remède remedy, remédier to remedy. See Medical.]
Remedy: [L. remediare, remediari: cf. F. remédier. See Remedy, n.]
Remember: [OF. remebrer, L. rememorari; pref. re- re- + memorare to bring to remembrance, from memor mindful. See Memory, and cf. Rememorate.]
Remembrance: [OF. remembrance.]
Rememorate: [L. rememoratus, p. p. of rememorari. See Remember.]
Rememoration: [F. remémoration, or L. rememoratio.]
Remercie: [F. remercier; pref. re- re- + OF. mercier to thank, from OF. & F. merci. See Mercy.]
Remiform: [L. remus oar + -form.]
Remiges: [L. remex, -igis, an oarsman.]
Remigrate: [L. remigrare. See Re-, and Migrate.]
Reminiscence: [F. réminiscence, L. reminiscentia.]
Reminiscent: [L. reminiscens, -entis, p. pr. of reminisci to recall to mind, to recollect; pref. re- re + a word akin to mens mind, memini I remember. See Mind.]
Remiped: [L. remus oar + pes, pedis, foot: cf. F. rémipède.]
Remise: [F. remise delivery, surrender, fr. remettre to put back, deliver, L. remittere. See Remit.]
Remiss: [L. remissus, p. p. of remittere to send back, relax. See Remit.]
Remissible: [L. remissibilis: cf. F. rémissible. See Remit.]
Remission: [F. rémission, L. remissio. See Remit.]
Remissive: [L. remissivus. See Remit.]
Remit: [L. remittere, remissum, to send back, to slacken, relax; pref. re- re- + mittere to send. See Mission, and cf. Remise, Remiss.]
Remittent: [L. remittens, p. pr. : cf. F. rémittent.]
Remittitur: [L., (it) is remitted.]
Remnant: [OF. remanant, p. pr. of remanoir, remaindre. See Remanent, Remain.]
Remnant: [OF. remanant. See Remnant, a.]
Remollient: [L. remolliens, p. pr. of remollire to mollify: cf. F. rémollient. See Mollient.]
Remonstrance: [Cf. OF. remonstrance, F. remonstrance. See Remonstrate.]
Remonstrant: [LL. remonstranc, -antis, p. pr. of remonstrare: cf. OF. remonstrant, F. remontrant.]
Remonstrate: [LL. remonstratus, p. p. of remonstrare to remonstrate; L. pref. re- + monstrare to show. See Monster.]
Remonstration: [Cf. OF. remonstration, LL. remonstratio.]
Remontant: [F.]
Remontoir: [F.]
Remora: [L.: cf. F. rémora.]
Remorate: [L. remoratus, p. p. of remorari; pref. re- re- + morari to delay.]
Remord: [L. remordere to bite again, to torment: cf. F. remordre. See Remorse.]
Remorse: [OE. remors, OF. remors,F. remords, LL. remorsus, fr. L. remordere, remorsum, to bite again or back, to torment; pref. re- re- + mordere to bite. See Morsel.]
Remote: [L. remotus, p. p. of removere to remove. See Remove.]
Remotion: [L. remotio. See Remove.]
Remove: [OF. removoir, remouvoir, L. removere, remotum; pref. re- re- + movere to move. See Move.]
Remuable: [F.]
Remue: [F. remuer. See Mew to molt.]
Remugient: [L. remugiens, p. pr. of remugire. See Mugient.]
Remunerable: [See Remunerate.]
Remunerate: [L. remuneratus, p. p. of remunerare, remunerari; pref. re- re- + munerare, munerari, to give, present, from munus, muneris, a gift, present. Cf. Munificent.]
Remuneration: [L. remuneratio: cf. F. rémunération.]
Remunerative: [Cf.F. rémunratif.]
Remuneratory: [Cf. F. rémunratoire.]
Remurmur: [Pref. re- + murmur: cf. F. remurmurare.]
Renable: [OF. resnable.]
Renaissance: [F., fr. renaître to be born again. Cf. Renascence.]
Renal: [L. renalis, fr. renes the kidneys or reins: cf. F. rénal. See Reins.]
Renard: [F. renard the fox, the name of the fox in a celebrated epic poem, and of German origin, G. Reinhard, OHG. Reginhard, properly, strong in counsel; regin counsel (akin to Goth. ragin) + hart hard. See Hard.]
Renascence: [See Renascent, and cf. Renaissance.]
Renascent: [L. renascens, p. pr. of renasci to be born again; pref. re- re- + nasci to be born. See Nascent.]
Renascible: [LL. renascibilis, from L. renasci to be born again.]
Renate: [L. renatus, p. p. of renasci.]
Renay: [OF. reneier, F. renier, F. renier; L. pref. re- re- + negare to deny. See Renegade.]
Rencontre: [F.]
Rencounter: [F. rencontrer; pref. re- + OF. encontrer to encounter. See Encounter.]
Rencounter: [F. rencontre, from renconter to meet.]
Rend: [AS. rendan, hrendan; cf. OFries. renda, randa, Fries. renne to cut, rend, Icel. hrinda to push, thrust, AS. hrindan; or cf. Icel. ræna to rob, plunder, Ir. rannaim to divide, share, part, W. rhanu, Armor. ranna.]
Render: [From Rend.]
Render: [F. rendre, LL. rendre, fr. L. reddere; pref. red-, re-, re- + dare to give. See Datetime, and cf. Reddition, Rent.]
Rendezvous: [F. rendez-vous, properly, render yourselves, repair to a place. See Render.]
Rendible: [From Rend.]
Rendible: [See Render.]
Rendition: [LL. rendere to render: cf. L. redditio. See Render, and cf. Reddition.]
Renegade: [Sp. renegado, LL. renegatus, fr. renegare to deny; L. pref. re- re- + negare to deny. See Negation, and cf. Runagate.]
Renegado: [Sp.]
Renegat: [See Runegate.]
Renege: [LL. renegare. See Renegade.]
Renew: [Pref. re- + new. Cf. Renovate.]
Reneye: [See Renay.]
Reng: [See Rank, n.]
Reniform: [L. renes kidneys + -form: cf. F. réniforme.]
Renitence: [Cf. F. rénitence.]
Renitent: [L. renitens, -entis, p. pr. of renit to strive or struggle against, resist; pref. re- re- + niti to struggle or strive: cf. F. rénitent.]
Rennet: [F. rainette, reinette, perhaps fr. raine a tree frog, L. rana, because it is spotted like this kind of frog. Cf. Ranunculus.]
Rennet: [AS. rinnan, rennan, to run, cf. gerinnan to curdle, coagulate. √11. See Run, v.]
Renomee: [F. renommée.]
Renounce: [F. renoncer, L. renuntiare to bring back word, announce, revoke, retract, renounce; pref. re- re- + nuntiare to announce, fr. nuncius, a messenger. See Nuncio, and cf. Renunciation.]
Renouncement: [Cf. F. renoncement.]
Renovate: [L. renovatus, p. p. of renovare;pref. re- re- + novare to make new, fr. novus new. See New, and Renew.]
Renovation: [L. renovatio: cf. F. rénovation.]
Renovator: [L.: cf. F. rénovateur.]
Renovel: [F. renouveler to renew.]
Renown: [F. renom. See Noun, and cf. Renown, v.]
Renown: [F. renommer to name again, celebrate, make famous; pref. re- re- + nommer to name, L. nominare , fr. nomen a name. See Noun.]
Rent: [From Rend.]
Rent: [F. rente, LL. renta, fr. L. reddita, fem. sing. or neut. pl. of redditus, p. p. of reddere to give back, pay. See Render.]
Rent: [F. renter. See Rent, n.]
Rentage: [Cf. OF. rentage.]
Rental: [LL. rentale, fr. renta. See Rent income.]
Rente: [F. See Rent income.]
Renter: [F. rentraire; L. pref. re- re- + in into, in + trahere to draw.]
Rentier: [F. See 5th Rent.]
Renumerate: [L. renumeratus, p. p. of renumerare to count over, count up; pref. re- re- + numerare to count. See Numerate.]
Renunciation: [Cf. F. renonciation, L. renuntiatio ann announcement. See Renounce.]
Renunciatory: [Cf. LL. renuntiatorius.]
Renverse: [F. renverser; L. pref. re- re- + in in, into + versare, v. intens. fr. vertere to turn.]
Renverse: [F. renversé, p. p. ]
Renversement: [F.]
Renvoy: [F. renvoyer.]
Renvoy: [F. renvoi.]
Reordain: [Pref. re- re- + ordain: cf. F. réordonner.]
Rep: [Prob. a corruption of rib: cf. F. reps.]
Rep-silver: [See Reap.]
Repair: [OE. repairen, OF. repairier to return, fr. L. repatriare to return to one's contry, to go home again; pref. re- re- + patria native country, fr. pater father. See Father, and cf. Repatriate.]
Repair: [OF. repaire retreat, asylum, abode. See Repair to go.]
Repair: [F. réparer, L. reparare; pref. re- re- + parare to prepare. See Pare, and cf. Reparation.]
Repand: [L. repandus bent backward, turned up; pref. re- re- + pandus bent, crooked.]
Reparable: [L. reparabilis: cf. F. réparable.]
Reparation: [F. réparation, L. reparatio. See Repair to mend.]
Reparel: [Cf. Reapparel.]
Repartee: [F. repartie, fr. repartir to reply, depart again; pref. re- re- partir to part, depart. See Part.]
Repartimiento: [Sp., fr. repartir to divide.]
Repass: [Pref. re- + pass: cf. F. repasser. Cf. Repace.]
Repassant: [Cf. F. repassant, p. pr.]
Repast: [OF. repast, F. repas, LL. repastus, fr. L. repascere to feed again; pref. re- re- + pascere, pastum, to pasture, feed. See Pasture.]
Repasture: [See Repast.]
Repatriate: [L. repatriare. See 1st Repair.]
Repatriation: [Cf. LL. repatriatio return to one's country.]
Repay: [Pref. re- + pay: cf. F. repayer.]
Repeal: [OF. repeler to call back, F. rappeler; pref. re- re- + OF. apeler, F. appeler, to call, L. appellare. See Appeal, and. cf. Repel.]
Repeat: [F. répéter, L. repetere; pref. re- re- + petere to fall upon, attack. See Petition.]
Repedation: [L. repedare to step back; pref. re- re- + pes, pedis, foot.]
Repel: [L. repellere, repulsum; pref. re- re- + pellere to drive. See Pulse a beating, and cf. Repulse, Repeal.]
Repellent: [L. repellens, -entis, p. pr. ]
Repent: [L. repens, -entis, creeping, p. pr. of repere to creep.]
Repent: [F. se repentir; L. pref. re- re- + poenitere to make repent, poenitet me it repents me, I repent. See Penitent.]
Repentance: [F. repentance.]
Repentant: [F. repentant.]
Repeople: [Pref. re- + people: cf. F. repeupler.]
Repercuss: [L. repercusus, p. p. of repercutere to drive back; pref. re- re- + percutere. See Percussion.]
Repercussion: [L. repercussio: cf. F. répercussion.]
Repercussive: [Cf. F. répercussif.]
Repertitious: [L. reperticius. See Repertory.]
Repertory: [L. repertorium, fr. reperire to find again; pref. re- re + parire, parere, to bring forth, procure: cf. F. répertoire. Cf. Parent.]
Repetend: [L. repetendus to be repeated, fr. repetere to repeat.]
Repetition: [L. repetitio: cf. F. répétition. See Repeat.]
Repetitor: [Cf. L. repetitor a reclaimer.]
Repine: [Pref. re- + pine to languish.]
Repkie: [From the native name.]
Replace: [Pref. re- + place: cf. F. replacer.]
Replenish: [OE. replenissen, OF. replenir; L. pref. re- re- + plenus full. See Full, -ish, and cf. Replete.]
Replete: [L. repletus, p. p. of replere to fill again, fill up; pref. re- re- + plere to fill, akin to plenus full: cf. F. replet corpulent. See Plenty, Replenish.]
Repletion: [L. repletio a filling up: cf. F. réplétion. See Replete.]
Repletive: [Cf. F. réplétif.]
Repleviable: [See Replevy.]
Replevin: [LL. replevina. See Replevy, and cf. Plevin.]
Replevisable: [OF. replevisable.]
Replevy: [OF. replevir, LL. replevire. See Pledge, Replevin.]
Replica: [It. See Reply, v. & n.]
Replicate: [L. replicatus, p. p. of replicare. See Reply.]
Replication: [L. replicatio. See Reply.]
Replum: [L., doorcase.]
Reply: [OE. replien, OF. replier, F. répliquer, fr. L. replicare to fold back, make a reply; pref. re- re- + plicare to fold. See Ply, and cf. Replica.]
Reply: [See Reply, v. i., and cf. Replica.]
Repone: [L. reponere; pref. re- re- + ponere to place.]
Report: [F. reporter to carry back, carry (cf. rapporter; see Rapport), L. reportare to bear or bring back; pref. re- re- + portare to bear or bring. See Port bearing, demeanor.]
Report: [Cf. F. rapport. See Report.v. t.]
Reposal: [From Repose.]
Repose: [F. reposer; L. pref. re- re- + pausare to pause. See Pause, Pose, v.]
Repose: [F. repos. See Repose, v.]
Reposit: [L. repositus, p. p. of reponere to put back; pref. re- re- + ponere to put. See Position.]
Reposition: [L. repositio.]
Repository: [L. repositorium, repostorium: cf. OF. repositoire.]
Repoussé: [F., p. p. of repousser to thrust back; pref re- + pousser to push. See Push.]
Repoussage: [F. See Repoussé.]
Reprehend: [L. reprehendere, reprehensum, to hold back, seize, check, blame; pref. re- re- + prehendere to lay hold of. See Prehensile, and cf. Reprisal. ]
Reprehensible: [L. reprehensibilis: cf. F. répréhensible.]
Reprehension: [L. reprehensio: cf. F. répréhension.]
Reprehensive: [Cf. F. répréhensif.]
Represent: [F. représenter, L. repraesentare, repraesentatum; pref. re- re- + preesentare to place before, present. See Present, v. t.]
Representant: [Cf. F. reprsentant.]
Representant: [F. representant.]
Representation: [F. reprsentation, L. representatio.]
Representative: [Cf. F. reprsentatif.]
Representative: [Cf. LL. repraesentativus.]
Repress: [Pref. re- + press.]
Repress: [Pref. re- + press: cf. L. reprimere, repressum. Cf. Reprimand.]
Repression: [Cf. F. répression.]
Repressive: [Cf. F. répressif. LL. repressivus.]
Repreve: [See Reprieve, v. t.]
Reprieve: [OE. repreven to reject, disallow, OF. reprover to blame, reproach, condemn (pres. il reprueve), F. réprouver to disapprove, fr. L. reprobare to reject, condemn; pref. re- re- + probare to try, prove. See Prove, and cf. Reprove, Reprobate.]
Reprimand: [F. réprimande, fr. L. reprimendus, reprimenda, that is to be checked or suppressed, fr. reprimere to check, repress; pref. re- re + premere to press. See Press, and cf. Repress.]
Reprimand: [Cf. F. réprimander. See Reprimand, n.]
Reprisal: [F. reprsaille, It. ripresaglia, rappresaglia, LL. reprensaliae, fr. L. reprehendere, reprehensum. See Reprehend, Reprise.]
Reprise: [F. reprise, fr. reprendre, repris, to take back, L. reprehendere. See Reprehend.]
Repristinate: [Pref. re- + pristine.]
Reprive: [Pref. re- + L. privare to deprive.]
Reproach: [F. reprocher, OF. reprochier, (assumed) LL. reproriare; L. pref. re- again, against, back + prope near; hence, originally, to bring near to, throw in one's teeth. Cf. Approach.]
Reproach: [F. reproche. See Reproach, v.]
Reproachablr: [Cf. F. reprochable.]
Reprobate: [L. reprobatus, p. p. of reprobare to disapprove, condemn. See Reprieve, Reprove.]
Reprobation: [F. réprobation, or L. reprobatio.]
Reproduction: [Cf. F. reproduction.]
Reproductive: [Cf. F. reproductif.]
Reproof: [OE. reproef. See Proof, Reprove.]
Reprovable: [Cf. F. réprouvable.]
Reprove: [F. réprouver, OF. reprover, fr. L. reprobare. See Reprieve, Reprobate, and cf. Reproof.]
Reptant: [L. reptans, -antis, p. pr. of reptare, v. intens. from repere to creep. See Reptile.]
Reptantia: [NL.]
Reptation: [L. reptatio, from reptare: cf. F. reptation.]
Reptile: [F. reptile, L. reptilis, fr. repere, reptum, to creep; cf. Lith. reploti; perh. akin to L. serpere. Cf. Serpent.]
Reptilia: [NL.]
Republic: [F. république, L. respublica commonwealth; res a thing, an affair + publicus, publica, public. See Real, a., and Public.]
Republican: [F. républicain.]
Republicanism: [Cf. F. républicanisme.]
Republicanize: [Cf. F. républicaniser.]
Republicate: [Cf. LL. republicare.]
repudiable: [See repudiate.]
Repudiate: [L. repudiatus, p. p. of repudiare to repudiate, reject, fr. repudium separation, divorce; pref. re- re- + pudere to be ashamed.]
Repudiation: [Cf.F. répudiation, L. repudiatio.]
Repudiator: [L., a rejecter, contemner.]
Repugn: [F. répugner, L. repugnare, repugnatum; pref. re- + pugnare to fight. See Pugnacious.]
Repugnance: [F. répugnance, L. repugnantia.]
Repugnant: [F. répugnant, or L. repugnans, -antis, p. pr. of repugnare. See Repugn.]
Repugnate: [From L. repugnare. See Repugn.]
Repullulate: [L. repullulare, repullulatum. See Pullulate.]
Repulse: [L. repulsus, p. p. of repellere. See Repel.]
Repulse: [L. repulsa, fr. repellere, repulsum.]
Repulsion: [L. repulsio: cf. F. répulsion.]
Repulsive: [Cf. F. répulsif.]
Repulsory: [L. repulsorius.]
Reputable: [From Repute.]
Reputation: [F. réputation, L. reputatio a reckoning, consideration. See Repute, v. t.]
Repute: [F. réputer, L. reputare to count over, think over; pref. re- re- + putare to count, think. See Putative.]
Request: [OE. requeste, OF. requeste, F. requête, LL. requesta, for requisita, fr. L. requirere, requisitum, to seek again, ask for. See Require, and cf. Quest.]
Request: [Cf. OF. requester, F. requêter.]
Requiem: [Acc. of L. requies rest, the first words of the Mass being “Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine,” give eternal rest to them, O lord; pref. re- re + quies quiet. See Quiet, n., and cf. Requin.]
Requietory: [L. requietorium, fr. requiescere, requietum, to rest. See Re-, and Quiesce.]
Requin: [F., fr. reqiem a Mass sung for the dead. See Requiem.]
Require: [OE. requeren, requiren, OF. requerre, F. requrir; L. pref. re- re- + quaerere to ask; cf. L. requirere. See Query, and cf. Request, Requisite.]
Requisite: [L. requisitus, p. p. requirere; pref. re- re- + quaerere to ask. See Require.]
Requisition: [Cf. F. réquisition, L. requisitio a searching.]
Requital: [From Requite.]
Requite: [Pref. re- + quit.]
Rerebrace: [F. arrire-bras.]
Reredemain: [F. arrire back + de of + main hand.]
Reredos: [From rear + F. dos back, L. dorsum. Cf. Dorsal.]
Rerefief: [F. arrière-fief. See Rear hinder, and Fief.]
Rereward: [See Rearward.]
Res: [L.]
Rescat: [Sp. rescattar.]
Rescat: [Sp. rescate.]
Rescind: [L. rescindere, rescissum; pref re- re- + scindere to cut, split: cf. F. rescinder. See Shism.]
Rescission: [L. rescissio: cf. F. rescission. See Rescind.]
Rescissory: [L. rescissorius: cf. F. rescisoire.]
Rescous: [OE., fr. OF. rescousse, fr. rescourre, p. p. rescous, to rescue. See Rescue.]
Rescribe: [L. rescribere; pref. re- re- + scribere to write. See Scribe.]
Rescript: [L. rescriptum: cf. F. rescrit, formerly also spelt rescript. See Rescribe,v. t.]
Rescription: [L. rescriptio: cf. F. rescription. See Rescribe.]
Rescue: [OE. rescopuen, OF. rescourre, rescurre, rescorre; L. pref. re- re- + excutere to shake or drive out; ex out + quatere to shake. See Qtash to crush, Rercussion.]
Rescue: [From Rescue, v.; cf. Rescous.]
Rescussor: [LL.]
Research: [Pref. re- + search: cf OF. recerche, F. recherche.]
research: [Pref. re- + search: cf. OF. recerchier, F. rechercher.]
Resect: [L. resectus, p. p. of resecare to cut off; pref. re- re- + secare to cut.]
Resection: [L. resectio: cf. F. résection.]
Reseda: [L. , a kind of plant.]
Reseize: [Pref. re- + seize: cf. F. ressaisir.]
Resemblable: [See Resemble.]
Resemblance: [Cf. F. ressemblance. See Resemble.]
Resemblant: [F., a . and p. pr. fr. ressembler to resemble. See Resemble.]
Resemble: [F. ressembler; pref. re- re- + sembler to seem, resemble, fr. L. similare, simulare, to imitate, fr. similis like, similar. See Similar.]
Reseminate: [L. pref. re- again + seminatus, p. p. of seminare to sow.]
Resent: [F. ressentir; L. pref. re- re- + sentire to feel. See Sense.]
Resentment: [F. ressentiment.]
Reserate: [L. reseratus, p. p. of reserare to unlock.]
Reservation: [Cf. F. réservation, LL. reservatio. See Reserve.]
Reservatory: [LL. reservatorium,fr. L. resservare. See Reserve, v. t., and cf. Reservior.]
Reserve: [F. réserver, L. reservare, reservatum; pref. re- re- + servare to keep. See Serve.]
Reserve: [F. réserve.]
Reservoir: [F. réservoir, fr. LL. reservatorium. See Reservatory.]
Reset: [OF. recete, recepte, a receiving. Cf. Receipt.]
Resiance: [LL. reseantia, OF. reseance.]
Resiant: [OF. reseant, resseant, L. residens. See Resident.]
Reside: [F. résider, L. residere; pref. re- re- + sedere to sit. See Sit. ]
Residence: [F. résidence. See Resident.]
Residencia: [Sp.]
Resident: [F. résident, L. residens, -entis, p. pr. of residere. See Reside.]
Residentiary: [LL. residentiaris.]
Residual: [See Residue.]
Residuary: [See Residue.]
Residue: [F. résidu, L. residuum, fr. residuus that is left behind, remaining, fr. residere to remain behind. See Reside, and cf. Residuum.]
Residuous: [L. residuus.]
Residuum: [L. See Residue.]
Resiege: [Pref. re- + siege a seat.]
Resign: [F. résigner, L. resignare to unseal, annul, assign, resign; pref. re- re- + signare to seal, stamp. See Sign, and cf. Resignation.]
Resignation: [F. résignation. See Resign.]
resile: [L. resilire to leap or spring back; pref. re- re- + salire to leap, spring. See Salient.]
Resilient: [L. resiliens, p. pr.]
Resin: [F. résine, L. resina; cf. Gr. "rhti`nh Cf. Rosin.]
Resiniferous: [Resin + -ferous: cf. F. résinifère.]
Resiniform: [Resin + -form: cf. F. résiniforme.]
Resinous: [L. resinous: cf. F. résineux. See Resin.]
Resipiscence: [L. resipiscentia, from resipiscere to recover one's senses: cf. F. résipiscence.]
Resist: [F. résister, L. resistere, pref. re- re- + sistere to stand, cause to stand, v. causative of stare to stand. See Stand.]
Resistance: [F. résistance, LL. resistentia, fr. resistens, -entis, p. pr. See Resist.]
Resistant: [F. résistant: cf. L. resistens. See Resist.]
Resistible: [Cf. F. résistible.]
Resoluble: [L. resolubolis: cf. F. résoluble. See Resolve, and cf. Resolvable.]
Resolute: [Cf. F. résolu. The L. resolutus (p. p. of resolvere) means, relaxed, enervated, effeminate. See Resolve, v. t. & i.]
Resolution: [F. résolution. L. resolutio a loosening, solution. See Resolve.]
Resolutive: [Cf.F. résolutif.]
Resolvable: [See Resolve, and cf. Resoluble.]
Resolve: [L. resolvere, resolutum, to untie, loosen, relax, enfeeble; pref. re- re- + solvere to loosen, dissolve: cf. F. résoudare to resolve. See Solve, and cf. Resolve, v. i., Resolute, Resolution.]
Resolve: [The sense “to be convinced, to determine” comes from the idea of loosening, breaking up into parts, analyzing, hence, determining.]
Resolvent: [L. resolvens, p. pr. of resolvere: cf. F. résolvant. See Resolve.]
Resonance: [Cf. F. résonance, L. resonantia an echo.]
Resonant: [L. resonans, p. pr. of resonare to resound: cf. F. résonnant. See Resound.]
Resonator: [NL. & G.]
Resorb: [L. reorbere; pref. re- re- + sorbere to suck or drink in.]
Resorbent: [L. resorbens, p. pr. of resorbere.]
Resorcin: [Resin + orcin. So called because in its higher homologue it resembles orcin.]
Resort: [F. ressort.]
Resort: [OF. resortir to withdraw, take refuge, F. ressortir to be in the jurisdiction, LL. resortire; pref. re- re- + L. sortiri to draw lots, obtain by lot, from sors lot. See Sort. The meaning is first to reobtain (by lot), then to gain by appeal to a higher court (as a law term), to appeal, go for protection or refuge.]
Resort: [Cf. F. ressort jurisdiction. See Resort, v.]
Resound: [OE. resounen, OF. resoner, F. résonner, from L. resonare; pref. re- re- + sonare to sound, sonus sound. See Sound to make a noise.]
Resource: [F. ressource, fr. OF. ressourdre, resourdre, to spring forth or up again; pref. re- re- + sourdre to spring forth. See Source.]
Respect: [L. respectare, v. intens. from respicere, respectum, to look back, respect; pref. re- re- + specere, spicere, to look, to view: cf. F. respecter. See Spy, and cf. Respite.]
Respect: [L. respectus: cf. F. respect. See Respect, v., and cf. Respite.]
Respectable: [F. respectable, LL. respectabilis.]
Respectant: [F., p. pr. of respecter. See Respect.]
Respection: [Cf.LL. respectio.]
Respective: [Cf. F. respectif, LL. respectivus. See Respect.]
Resperse: [L. respersus, p. p. of respergere; pref. re- re- + spargere to srew, sprinkle.]
Respersion: [L. respersio.]
Respirability: [Cf. F. respirabilit.]
Respirable: [Cf. F. respirable.]
Respiration: [L. respiratio: cf. F. respiration. See Respire.]
Respirator: [Cf. F. respirateur.]
Respire: [L. respirare, respiratum; pref. re- re- + spirare to breathe: cf. F. respirer. See Spirit.]
Respite: [OF. respit, F. répit, from L. respectus respect, regard, delay, in LL., the deferring of a day. See Respect.]
Respite: [OF. respiter, LL. respectare. See Respite, n.]
Resplendence: [L. resplendentia.]
Resplendent: [L. resplendens, -entis, p. pr. of resplendere to shine brightly; pref. re- re- + splendere to shine. See Splendid.]
Respond: [OF. respondre, F. répondre, fr. L. respondere, responsum; pref. re- re- + spondere to promise. See Sponsor.]
Respondent: [L. respondens, p. pr. of respondere.]
Respondent: [Cf. F. répondant.]
Respondentia: [NL. See Respondence.]
Responsal: [Cf.LL. resposalis.]
Response: [OF. response, respons, F. réponse, from L. responsum, from respondere. See Respond.]
Responsibility: [Cf. F. responsabilité.]
Responsible: [Cf. F. responsable. See Respond.]
Responsion: [L. responsio. See Respond.]
Responsive: [Cf. F. resposif.]
Responsory: [LL. responsorium.]
Ressaldar: [Hind. risāldār, fr. risāltātroop of horse + Per. dār holding.]
Rest: [For arrest.]
Rest: [AS. rest, ræst, rest; akin to D. rust, G. rast. OHG. rasta, Dan. & Sw. rast rest, repose, Icel. röst the distance between two resting places, a mole, Goth. rasta a mile, also to Goth. razn house, Icel. rann, and perhaps to G. ruhe rest, repose, AS. rōw, Gr. 'erwh`. Cf. Ransack.]
Rest: [AS. restan. See Rest, n.]
Rest: [F. reste, fr. rester to remain, L. restare to stay back, remain; pref. re- re- + stare to stand, stay. See Stand, and cf. Arrest, Restive.]
Rest: [F. rester. See Rest remainder.]
Restagnant: [L. restagnans, p. pr. ]
Restagnate: [L. restagnare to overflow.]
Restagnation: [L. restagnatio an inundation.]
Restant: [L. restans, p. pr. of restare: cf. F. restant. See Rest remainder.]
Restaurant: [F., fr. restaurer. See Restore.]
Restaurate: [L. restauratus, p. p. of restaurare. See Restore.]
Restaurateur: [F.]
Restauration: [LL. restauratio: cf. F. restauration.]
Restiform: [L. restis rope + -form.]
Restinction: [L. restinctio. See Restinguish.]
Restinguish: [L. restinquere, restinctum; pref. re- re- + stinquere to quench.]
Restitute: [L. restitutus, p. p. of restituere; pref. re- re- + statuere to put, place. See Statute.]
Restitution: [F. restitution, L. restitutio. See Restitute, v.]
Restitutor: [L.: cf. F. restituteur.]
Restive: [OF. restif, F. rétif, fr. L. restare to stay back, withstand, resist. See Rest remainder, and cf. Restiff.]
Restless: [AS. restleás.]
Restoration: [OE. restauracion, F. restauration, fr. L. restauratio. See Restore.]
Restorative: [Cf. F. restoratif.]
Restore: [OE. restoren, OF. restorer, F. restaurer, fr. L. restaurare; pref. re- re- + an unused word; cf. Gr. stayro`s an upright pale or stake, Skr. sthāvara fixed, firm. Cf. Restaurant, Store.]
Restrain: [OE. restreinen, F. restreindre, fr. L. restringere, restrictum; pref. re- re- + stringere to draw, bind, or press together. See Strain, v. t., and cf. Restrict.]
Restraint: [OF. restraincte, fr. restrainct, F. restreint, p. p. of restraindre, restrendre. See Restrain.]
Restrict: [L. restrictus, p. p. of restringere. See Restrain.]
Restriction: [F. restriction, L. restrictio.]
Restrictive: [Cf. F. restrictif.]
Restringe: [L. restringere. See Restrain.]
Restringent: [L. restringens, p. pr.: cf. F. restringent.]
Resudation: [L. resudare to sweat again. See Sudation.]
Result: [F. résulter, fr. L. resultare, resultarum, to spring or leap back, v. intens. fr. resilire. See Resile.]
Resultant: [L. resultans, p. pr. : cf. F. résultant.]
Resultate: [L. resultatus, p. p. ]
Resume: [L. resumere, resumptum; pref. re- re- + sumere to take: cf. F. résumer. See Assume, Redeem.]
Resumption: [cf. F. résumption, L. resumptio restoration, recovery, fr. resumere. See Resume.]
Resumptive: [cf. L. resumptivus restorative.]
Resupinate: [L. resupinatus, p. p. of resupinare to bend back. See Resupine.]
Resupine: [L. resupinus; pref. re- re- + supinus bent backward, supine.]
Resurgent: [L. resurgens, -entis, p. pr. of resurgere. See Resurrection.]
Resurrect: [See Resurrection.]
Resurrection: [F. résurrection, L. resurrectio, fr. resurgere, resurrectum, to rise again; pref. re- re- + surgere to rise. See Source.]
Resuscitate: [L. resuscitatus, p. p. of resuscitare; pref. re- re- + suscitare to raise, rouse. See Suscitate.]
Resuscitation: [L. resuscitatio.]
Resuscitator: [L.]
Ret: [Akin to rot.]
Retail: [F. retaille piece cut off, shred, paring, or OF. retail, from retailler. See Retail, v.]
Retail: [Cf. F. retailler to cut again; pref. re- re + tailler to cut. See Retail, n., Tailor, and cf. Detail.]
Retain: [F. retainir, L. retinere; pref. re- re- + tenere to hold, keep. See Tenable, and cf. Rein of a bridle, Retention, Retinue.]
Retaliate: [L. retaliatus, p. p. of retaliare to retaliate; pref. re- re- + a word akin to talio talion, retaliation. Cf. Talion.]
Retard: [L. retardare, retardatum; pref. re- re- + tardare to make slow, to delay, fr. tardus slow: cf. F. retarder. See Tardy.]
Retardation: [L. retardatio: cf. F. retardation.]
Retardative: [Cf. F. retardatif.]
Retardment: [Cf. F. retardement.]
Retch: [AS. hræcan to clear the throat, hawk, fr. hraca throat; akin to G. rachen, and perhaps to E. rack neck.]
Retch: [See Reck.]
Rete: [L., a net.]
Retecious: [L. rete a net.]
Retection: [L. retegere, retectum, to uncover; pref. re- + tegere to cover.]
Retene: [Gr. pine resin.]
Retent: [L. retentum, fr. retentus, p. p. See Retain.]
Retention: [L. retentio: cf. F. rétention. See Retain.]
Retentive: [Cf. F. rétentif.]
Retentor: [L., a retainer.]
Retepore: [L. rete a net + porus pore.]
Retex: [L. retexere, lit., to unweave; pref. re- re + texere to weave. ]
Rethor: [Cf. F. rhéteur. See Rhetor.]
Retiarius: [L., fr. rete a net.]
Retiary: [See Retiarius.]
Retiary: [Cf. LL. retiarius.]
Reticence: [L. reticentia: cf. F. réticence.]
Reticent: [L. reticens, p. pr. of reticere to keep silence; re- + tacere to be silent. See Tacit.]
Reticle: [See Reticule.]
Reticular: [Cf. F. réticulaire. See Reticule.]
Reticularia: [NL. See Reticular.]
Reticulate: [L. reticulatus. See Reticule.]
Reticule: [F. réticule, L. reticulum, dim. of rete a net. Cf.Retina, Reticle.]
Reticulosa: [NL.]
Reticulum: [L. dim. of rete a net.]
Retiform: [L. rete a net + -form. cf. F. rétiforme.]
Retina: [NL., from L. rete a net. Cf. Reticule.]
Retinaculum: [L., a holdfast, a band. See Retain.]
Retinalite: [Gr. resin + -lite.]
Retinasphalt: [Gr. resin + asphalt.]
Retinerved: [L. rete a net + E. nerve.]
Retineum: [NL. See Retina.]
Retinic: [Gr. resin.]
Retinite: [Gr. resin: cf. F. rétinite.]
Retinitis: [NL., fr. NL. & E. retina + -tis.]
Retinoid: [Gr. resin + -oid.]
Retinol: [Gr. resin + L. oleum oil.]
Retinophora: [NL., fr. NL. & E. retina + Gr. fe`rein to bear.]
Retinoscopy: [Retina + -scopy.]
Retinue: [OE. retinue, OF. retinue, fr. retenir to retain, engage, hire. See Retain.]
Retinula: [NL., dim. of NL. & E. retina.]
Retiped: [L. rete a net + pes, pedis, a foot: cf. F. rétinopède.]
Retirade: [F.; cf. Sp. retirada retreat. See Retire.]
Retire: [F. retirer; pref. re- re- + tirer to draw. See Tirade.]
Retirement: [Cf. F. retirement.]
Retitelae: [NL., fr. rete a net + tela a web.]
Retort: [L. retortus, p. p. of retorquere; pref. re- re- + torquere to turn twist. See Torsion, and cf. Retort, n., 2.]
Retort: [See Retort, v. t.]
Retortion: [Cf. F. rétorsion. See Retort, v. t.]
Retouch: [Pref. re- + touch: cf. F. retoucher.]
Retrace: [Pref. re- + trace: cf. F. retracer. Cf. Retract.]
Retract: [F. rétracter, L. retractare, retractatum, to handle again, reconsider, retract, fr. retrahere, retractum, to draw back. See Retreat.]
Retractable: [Cf. F. rétractable.]
Retractate: [L. retractatus, p. p. of retractare. See Retract.]
Retractation: [Cf. F. rétractation, L. retractatio a revision, reconsideration. ]
Retractile: [Cf. F. -rétractile.]
Retraction: [Cf. F. rétraction, L. retractio a drawing back, hesitation.]
Retrait: [It. ritratto, fr. ritrarre to draw back, draw, fr. L. retrahere. See Retract.]
Retraxit: [L., (he) has withdrawn. See Retract.]
Retreat: [F. retraite, fr. retraire to withdraw, L. retrahere; pref. re- re- + trahere to draw. See Trace, and cf. Retract, Retrace.]
Retrench: [OF. retrenchier, F. retrancher; pref. re- re- + OF. trenchier, F. trancher, to cut. See Trench.]
Retrenchment: [Cf. F. retrenchment.]
Retribute: [L. retributus, p. p. ofretribuere to retribute; pref re- + tribuere to bestow, assign, pay. See Tribute.]
Retribution: [L. retributio: cf. F. rétribution.]
Retributive: [Cf. LL. retributorius worthy of retribution.]
Retrievable: [From Retrieve.]
Retrieve: [OE. retreven, OF. retrover to find again, recover (il retroevee finds again), F. retrouver; pref. re- re- + OF. trover to find, F. trouver. See Trover.]
Retriment: [L. retrimentum.]
Retro-: [L. retro, adv., backward, back. Cf. Re-.]
Retroact: [Pref. retro- + act.]
Retroaction: [Cf. F. rétroaction.]
Retroactive: [Cf. F. rétroactif.]
Retrocede: [Pref. retro- + cede: cf. F. rétrocéder.]
Retrocede: [L. retrocedere; retro backward, back + cedere to go. See Cede.]
Retrocedent: [L. retrocedens, p. pr.]
Retrocession: [Cf. F. rétrocession. See Retrocede.]
Retrochoir: [Pref. retro- + choir.]
Retrocopulant: [See Retrocopulation.]
Retrocopulation: [Pref. retro- + copulation.]
Retroduction: [L. retroducere, retroductum, to lead or bring back; retro backward + ducere to lead.]
Retroflex: [Pref. retro- + L. flectere, flexum, to bend, to turn.]
Retrofract: [Pref. retro- + L. fractus, p. p. of frangere to break.]
Retrogenerative: [Pref. retro- + generative.]
Retrogradation: [F. rétrogradation or L. retrogradatio. See Retrograde.]
Retrograde: [L. retrogradus, from retrogradi, retrogressus, to retrograde; retro back + gradi to step: cf. F. rétrograde. See Grade.]
Retrograde: [L. retrogradare, retrogradi: cf. F. rétrograder.]
Retrogress: [Cf. L. retrogressus.]
Retrogression: [Cf. F. rétrogression. See Retrograde, and cf. Digression.]
Retrogressive: [Cf. F. rétrogressif.]
Retromingent: [Pref. retro- + L. mingens, p. pr. of mingere to urinate.]
Retropulsive: [Pref. retro- + L. pellere, pulsum, to impel.]
Retrorse: [L. retrorsus, retroversus; retro back + vertere, versum, to turn. Cf. Retrovert.]
Retrospect: [L. retrospicere; retro back + specere, spectum, to look. See Spy, and cf. Expect.]
Retrospective: [Cf. F. rétrospectif.]
Retroversion: [Cf. F. rétroversion. See Retrovert.]
Retrovert: [Pref. retro- + L. vertere, versum, to turn. Cf. Retrorse.]
Retrude: [L. retrudere; re- + trudere to thrust.]
Retruse: [L. retrusus concealed, p. p. of retrudere.]
Retund: [L. retundere, retusum; pref. re- re- + tundere to beat.]
Return: [OE. returnen, retournen, F. retourner; pref. re- re- + tourner to turn. See Turn.]
Retuse: [L. retusus, p. p. : cf. F. rétus. See Retund.]
Reunion: [Pref. re- + union: cf. F. réunion.]
Revalescent: [L. revalescens, -entis, p. pr. of revalescere; pref. re- re- + valescere, v. incho. fr. valere to be well.]
Reve: [See Reeve.]
Reveal: [F. révéler, L. revelare, revelatum, to unveil, reveal; pref. re- re- + velare to veil; fr. velum a veil. See Veil.]
Reveille: [F. réveil, fr. réveiller to awake; pref. re- re- + pref. es- (L. ex) + veiller to awake, watch, L. vigilare to watch. The English form was prob. taken by mistake from the French imper. réveillez,2d pers. pl. See Vigil.]
Revel: [OF. revel rebellion, disorder, feast, sport. See Revel, v. i.]
Revel: [OF. reveler to revolt, rebel, make merry, fr. L. rebellare. See Rebel.]
Revel: [L. revellere; re- + vellere to pluck, pull.]
Revel-rout: [See Rout.]
Revelate: [L. revelatus, p. p. of revelare to reveal.]
Revelation: [F. révélation, L. revelatio. See Reveal.]
Revelator: [L.]
Revellent: [L. revellens, p. pr. of revellere. See Revel, v. t.]
Revelous: [OF. reveleus.]
Revelry: [See Revel, v. i. & n.]
Revendicate: [Cf. F. revendiquer. See Revenge.]
Revendication: [F. revendication.]
Revenge: [OF. revengier, F. revancher; pref. re- re- + OF. vengier to avenge, revenge, F. venger, L. vindicare. See Vindicate, Vengerance, and cf. Revindicate.]
Revenue: [F. revenu, OF. revenue, fr. revenir to return, L. revenire; pref. re- re- + venire to come. See Come.]
Reverberant: [L. reverberans, p. pr. : cf. F. réverbérant. See Reverberate.]
Reverberate: [L. reverberatus, p. p. of reverberare to strike back, repel; pref. re- re- + verberare to lash, whip, beat, fr. verber a lash, whip, rod.]
Reverberation: [Cf. F. réverbération.]
Revere: [L. revereri; pref. re- re- + vereri to fear, perh. akin to E. wary: cf. F. révérer.]
Reverence: [F. révérence, L. reverentia. See Reverent.]
Reverend: [F. révérend, L. reverendus, fr. revereri. See Revere.]
Reverent: [L. reverens, -entis, p. pr. of revereri. See Revere.]
Reverential: [Cf. F. révérenciel. See Reverence.]
Reverie: [F. réverie, fr. rêver to dream, rave, be light-headed. Cf. Rave.]
Revers: [F. See Reverse, n.]
Reversal: [See Reverse.]
Reversal: [From Reverse.]
Reverse: [OE. revers, OF. revers, L. reversus, p. p. of revertere. See Revert.]
Reverse: [Cf. F. revers. See Reverse, a.]
Reverse: [See Reverse, a., and cf. Revert.]
Reversible: [Cf. F. réversible revertible, reversionary.]
Reversion: [F. réversion, L. reversio a turning back. See Revert.]
Reversis: [F.]
Revert: [L. revertere, reversum; pref. re- re- + vertere to turn: cf. OF. revertir. See Verse, and cf. Reverse.]
Revest: [OF reverstir, F. revêtir, L. revestire; pref. re- re- + vestire to clothe, fr. vestis a garment. See Vestry, and cf. Revet.]
Revestiary: [LL. revestiarium: cf. F. revestiaire. See Revest.]
Revet: [See Revetment.]
Revetment: [F. revêtement the lining of a ditch, fr. revêtir to clothe, L. revestire. See Revest, v. t.]
Revict: [L. revictus, p. p. of revincere to conquer.]
Reviction: [From L. revivere, revictum, to live again; pref. re- re- + vivere to live.]
Review: [Pref. re- + view. Cf. Review, n. ]
Review: [F. revue, fr. revu, p. p. of revoir to see again, L. revidere; pref. re- re- + videre to see. See View, and cf. Revise.]
Revigorate: [LL. revigoratus, p. p. of revigorare; L. re- + vigor vigor.]
Revile: [Pref. re- + OF. aviler to make vile, depreciate, F. avilir; à (L. ad.) + vil vile. See Vile.]
Revince: [See Revict.]
Revindicate: [Pref. re- + vindicate. Cf. Revindicate, Revenge.]
Revirescence: [L. revirescens, p. pr. of revirescere to grow green again.]
Revisal: [From Revise.]
Revise: [F. reviser, fr. L. revidere, revisum, to see again; pref. re- re- + videre, visum, to see. See Review, View.]
Revision: [F. révision, L. revisio.]
Revival: [From Revive.]
Revive: [F. revivere, L. revivere; pref. re- re- + vivere to live. See Vivid.]
Revive: [Cf. F. reviver. See Revive, v. i.]
Revivificate: [Pref. re- + vivificate: cf. L. revivificare, revivificatum. Cf. Revivify.]
Revivification: [Cf. F. révivification.]
Revivify: [Cf. F. révivifier, L. revivificare. See Vivify.]
Reviviscent: [L. reviviscens, p. pr. ofreviviscere to revive; pref. re- re- + viviscere, v. incho. fr. vivere to live.]
Revocable: [L. revocabilis: cf. F. révocable. See Revoke.]
Revocate: [L. revocatus, p. p. of revocare. See Revoke.]
Revocation: [L. revocatio: cf. F. révocation.]
Revocatory: [L. revocatorius: cf. F. révocatoire.]
Revoke: [F. révoquer, L. revocare; pref. re- re- + vocare to call, fr. vox, vocis, voice. See Voice, and cf. Revocate.]
Revolt: [Cf. F. révoller, It. rivoltare. See Revolt, n.]
Revolt: [F. révolte, It. rivolta, fr. rivolto, p. p. fr. L. revolvere, revolutum. See Revolve.]
Revoluble: [L. revolubilis that may be rolled back. See Revolve.]
Revolute: [L. revolutus, p. p. of revolvere. See Revolve.]
Revolution: [F. révolution, L. revolutio. See Revolve.]
Revolutionary: [Cf. F. révolutionnaire.]
Revolve: [L. revolvere, revolutum; pref. re- re- + volvere to roll, turn round. See Voluble, and cf. Revolt, revolution.]
Revulse: [L. revulsus, p. p. of revellere.]
Revulsion: [F. révulsion, L. revulsio, fr. revellere, revulsum, to pluck or pull away; pref. re- re- + vellere to pull. Cf. Convulse.]
Revulsive: [Cf. F. révulsif.]
Rew: [See Row a series.]
Reward: [OF. rewarder, another form of regarder, of German origin. The original sense is, to look at, regard, hence, to regard as worthy, give a reward to. See Ward, Regard.]
Reward: [See Reward, v., and cf. Regard, n.]
Rewel bone: [Perh. from F. rouelle, dim. of roue a wheel, L. rota.]
Rewet: [See Rouet.]
Rex: [L.]
Reyse: [Cf. G. reisen to travel.]
Rez-de-chaussée: [F., lit., level of the street. See Raze, v. t., and Causey.]
Régie: [F.]
Régime: [F. See Regimen.]
Rhabarbarate: [From NL. rhabarbarum, an old name of rhubarb. See Rhubarb.]
Rhabdite: [Gr. "ra`bdos a rod.]
Rhabdocoela: [NL., fr. Gr. "ra`bdos a rod + koi^los hollow.]
Rhabdolith: [Gr. "ra`bdos a rod + -lith.]
Rhabdom: [Gr. "ra`bdwma a bundle of rods, fr. "ra`bdos a rod.]
Rhabdomere: [Rhabdom + -mere.]
Rhabdophora: [NL., fr. Gr. "ra`bdos a rod + fe`rein to bear.]
Rhabdopleura: [NL., fr. Gr. "ra`bdos a rod + the side.]
Rhabdosphere: [Gr. "ra`bdos a rod + E. sphere.]
Rhachialgia: [NL.]
Rhachiglossa: [NL. See Rhachis, and Glossa.]
Rhachilla: [NL., fr. Gr. "ra`cis the spine.]
Rhachiodont: [Gr. "ra`cis, -ios, the spine + , , a tooth.]
Rhachis: [See Rachis.]
Rhachitis: [NL.]
Rhadamanthus: [L., fr. Gr. .]
Rhaetic: [L. Rhaeticus Rhetian.]
Rhaetizite: [So called from L. Rhaetia, Raetia, the Rhetian Alps, where it is found.]
Rhamnus: [NL., from Gr. "ra`mnos a kind of prickly shrub; cf. L. rhamnos.]
Rhamphorhynchus: [NL., fr. Gr. "ra`mfos a beak + snout.]
Rhamphotheca: [NL., fr. Gr "ra`mnos a beak + a case.]
Rhaphe: [NL., fr. Gr. seam, fr. to sew. ]
Rhaphides: [NL., fr. Gr. , , a needle, F. raphides.]
Rhaponticine: [L. rhaponticum rhubarb. See Rhubarb.]
Rhapsode: [Gr. "rajw,do`s. See Rhapsody.]
Rhapsodic: [Gr. "rajw,diko`s: cf. F. rhapsodique.]
Rhapsodist: [From Rhapsody.]
Rhapsodomancy: [Rhapsody + -mancy.]
Rhapsody: [F. rhapsodie, L. rhapsodia, Gr. "rajw,di`a, fr. "rajw,do`s a rhapsodist; "ra`ptein to sew, stitch together, unite + 'w,dh` a song. See Ode.]
Rhatany: [Sp. ratania, rataña, Peruv. rataña.]
Rhea: [L., a proper name.]
Rheae: [NL.]
Rheeboc: [D. reebok roebuck.]
Rheic: [NL. Rheum rhubarb, Gr. See Rhubarb.]
Rheinberry: [G. rheinbeere.]
Rhematic: [Gr. of or for a verb, fr. , , a sentence. See Rhetoric.]
Rhenish: [L. Rhenus the Rhine. ]
Rheochord: [Gr. "rei^n to flow + chord.]
Rheocrat: [Gr. "rei^n to flow + kratei^n to rule.]
Rheometer: [Gr. "rei^n to flow + -meter.]
Rheomotor: [Gr. "rei^n to flow + E. motor.]
Rheophore: [Gr. "rei^n to flow + to carry.]
Rheoscope: [Gr. "rei^n to flow + -scope.]
Rheostat: [Gr. "rei^n + stato`s standing still.]
Rheotome: [Gr. "rei^n to flow + te`mnein to cut.]
Rheotrope: [Gr. "rei^n to flow + to turn.]
Rhesus: [L. Rhesus, a proper name, Gr. .]
Rhetian: [L. Rhaetius, Raetius: cf. F. rhétien.]
Rhetor: [L., fr. Gr. .]
Rhetoric: [F. rhétorique, L. rhetorica, Gr. (sc. ), fr. rhetorical, oratorical, fr. orator, rhetorician; perhaps akin to E. word; cf. to say.]
Rhetorical: [L. rhetoricus, Gr. . See Rhetoric.]
Rhetoricate: [L. rhetoricari. See Rhetoric.]
Rhetorication: [Cf. F. rhétorication.]
Rhetorician: [Cf. F. rhétoricien.]
Rheum: [NL., from L. Rha the river Volga, on the banks of which it grows. See Rhubarb.]
Rheum: [OF. reume, rheume, F. rhume a cold,, L. rheuma rheum, from Gr. , fr. "rei^n to flow, akin to E. stream. See Stream, n., and cf. Hemorrhoids.]
Rheumatic: [Gr. subject to a discharge or flux: cf. L. rheumaticus, F. rhumatique. See Rheum, Rheumatism.]
Rheumatism: [L. rheumatismus rheum, Gr. , fr. to have or suffer from a flux, fr. rheum: cf. F. rheumatisme. See 2d Rheum.]
Rheumatismoid: [Rheumatism + -oid.]
Rheumides: [NL. See Rheum.]
Rhigolene: [Gr. cold + L. oleum oil.]
Rhinal: [Gr, , the nose.]
Rhinaster: [NL., fr. Gr. , , nose + star.]
Rhine: [AS. ryne. See Run.]
Rhinencephalon: [NL., fr. Gr. "ri`s, "rino`s, the nose + 'egke`falos the brain.]
Rhinestone: [Cf. G. rheinkiesel Rhine quartz.]
Rhinitis: [NL., fr. Gr. "ri`s, "rino`s, the nose + -itis.]
Rhino: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Rhinoceros: [L., fr. Gr. "rinoke`rws, "rinoke`rwtos; "ri`s, "rino`s, the nose + ke`ras a horn: cf. F. rhinocéros. See Horn.]
Rhinolite: [Rhino- + -lite, -lith.]
Rhinology: [Rhino- + -logy.]
Rhinolophid: [Rhino- + Gr. crest.]
Rhinophore: [Rhino- + Gr. fe`rein to bear.]
Rhinoplastic: [Rhino- + -plastic: cf. F. rhinoplastique.]
Rhinoplasty: [Rhino- + -plasty: cf. F. rhinoplastie.]
Rhinopome: [Rhino- + Gr. pw^ma a lid. ]
Rhinoscleroma: [Rhino- + scleroma.]
Rhinoscope: [Rhino- + -scope.]
Rhinoscopy: [Rhino- + -scopy.]
Rhinotheca: [NL., from gr. , , the nose + case.]
Rhipidoglossa: [NL., fr. Gr. a fan + a tongue.]
Rhipipter: [Gr. a fan + wing.]
Rhizanthous: [Gr. root + flower.]
Rhizine: [Gr. root.]
Rhizocarpous: [Gr. root + fruit.]
Rhizocephala: [NL., fr. Gr. root + head.]
Rhizodont: [Gr. root + , , a tooth.]
Rhizogan: [Gr. root + -gen: cf. F. rhizogène.]
Rhizoid: [Gr. root + -oid.]
Rhizoma: [NL.]
Rhizome: [Gr. the mass of roots (of a tree), a stem, race, fr. to make to root, pass., to take root, fr. a root: cf. F. rhizome.]
Rhizophaga: [NL.]
Rhizophagous: [Gr. ; a root + to eat.]
Rhizophora: [NL. See Rhizophorous.]
Rhizophorous: [Gr. a root + fe`rein to bear.]
Rhizopoda: [NL., fr. Gr. a root + -poda.]
Rhizostomata: [NL., fr. Gr. a root + , , a mouth.]
Rhizotaxis: [NL., fr. Gr. a root + arrangement.]
Rhodanic: [Gr. the rose.]
Rhodeoretin: [Gr. the rose + resin.]
Rhodian: [L. Rhodius: cf. F. rhodien.]
Rhodium: [NL., fr. Gr. "ro`don the rose. So called from the rose-red color of certain of its solutions. See Rhododendron.]
Rhodizonic: [Gr. to be rose-red.]
Rhodochrosite: [Gr. "ro`don the rose + a coloring.]
Rhodocrinite: [Gr. "ro`don rose + lily.]
Rhododendron: [L., fr. Gr. "rodo`dendron, literally, rose tree; "ro`don rose + de`ndron tree. See Rose.]
Rhodonite: [Gr. "ro`don the rose. ]
Rhodophane: [Gr. "ro`don the rose + fai`nein to show.]
Rhodopsin: [Gr. "ro`don rose + "w`j eye.]
Rhodosperm: [Gr. "ro`don the rose + spe`rma a seed.]
Rhomb: [L. rhombus, Gr. "ro`mbos rhomb, a spinning top, magic wheel, fr. "re`mbein to turn or whirl round, perhaps akin to E. wrench: cf. F. rhombe. Cf. Rhombus, Rhumb.]
Rhomboganoid: [Rhomb + ganoid.]
Rhomboganoidei: [NL.]
Rhombogene: [Rhomb + root of Gr. gi`gnesqai to be born.]
Rhombohedron: [NL., fr. Gr. rhomb + seat, base.]
Rhomboid: [Gr. rhomboidal; rhomb + e'i^dos shape: cf. F. rhomboïde.]
Rhomboidal: [Cf. F. rhomboïdal.]
Rhombus: [L.]
Rhonchisonant: [L. rhonchus a snoring + sonans, p. pr. of sonare to sound.]
Rhonchus: [L., a snoring, a croaking.]
Rhopalic: [Gr. club-shaped; fr. a club: cf. F. rhopalique.]
Rhopalium: [NL.]
Rhopalocera: [NL., from Gr. a club + ahorn.]
Rhotacism: [Gr. "rwtaki`zein to use the letter r (ρ) overmuch: cf. F. rhotacisme.]
Rhubarb: [F. rhubarbe, OF. rubarbe, rheubarbe, reubarbare, reobarbe, LL. rheubarbarum for rheum barbarum, Gr. (and ) rhubarb, from the river Rha (the Volga) on whose banks it grew. Originally, therefore, it was the barbarian plant from the Rha. Cf. Barbarous, Rhaponticine.]
Rhumb: [F. rumb, Sp. rumbo, or Pg. rumbo, rumo, probably fr. Gr. a magic wheel, a whirling motion, hence applied to a point of the compass. See Rhomb.]
Rhus: [L., sumac, fr. Gr. .]
Rhusma: [See Rusma.]
Rhyme: [OE. ryme, rime, AS. rīm number; akin to OHG. rīm number, succession, series, G. reim rhyme. The modern sense is due to the influence of F. rime, which is of German origin, and originally the same word.]
Rhyme: [OE. rimen, rymen, AS. rīman to count: cf. F. rimer to rhyme. See Rhyme, n.]
Rhynchobdellea: [NL., fr. Gr. "ry`gcos snout + a leech.]
Rhynchocephala: [NL., fr. Gr. "ry`gcos snout + kefalh` head.]
Rhynchocoela: [NL., fr. Gr. "ry`gcos snout + koi`los hollow.]
Rhyncholite: [Gr. "ry`gcos snout, beak + -lie: cf. F. rhyncholithe.]
Rhynchonella: [NL., fr. Gr. "ry`gcos snout.]
Rhynchophora: [NL., fr. Gr. "ry`gcos snout + fe`rein to carry.]
Rhynchota: [NL., fr. Gr. "ry`gcos snout.]
Rhyolite: [Gr. "rei^n to flow + -lite.]
Rhyparography: [Gr. painting foul or mean objects; "ryparo`s filthy, dirty + gra`fein to write, paint.]
Rhysimeter: [Gr. flow + -meter.]
Rhythm: [F. rhythme, rythme, L. rhythmus, fr. Gr. measured motion, measure, proportion, fr. "rei^n to flow. See Stream.]
Rhythmic: [Gr. : cf. L. rhythmicus, F. rhythmique.]
Rhythmometer: [Rhythm + -meter.]
Rhythmus: [L.]
Rial: [From Royal.]
Riant: [F. riant, p. pr. of rire to laugh, L. ridere.]
Rib: [AS. rib, ribb; akin to D. rib, G. rippe, OHG. rippa, rippi, Dan. ribbe, Icel. rif, Russ. rebro.]
Ribald: [OE. ribald, ribaud, F. ribaud, OF. ribald, ribault, LL. ribaldus, of German origin; cf. OHG hrīpa prostitute. For the ending -ald cf. E. Herald.]
Ribaldry: [OE. ribaldrie, ribaudrie, OF. ribalderie, ribauderie.]
Ribaudequin: [F.]
Ribband: [Rib + band.]
Ribbon: [OE. riban, OF. riban, F. ruban, probably of German origin; cf. D. ringband collar, necklace, E. ring circle, and band.]
Ribes: [NL.; cf. Dan. ribs, and Ar. rībās a plant with an acid juice.]
Ribibe: [See Rebec.]
Ribible: [See Ribibe.]
Rice: [F. riz (cf. Pr. ris, It. riso), L. oryza, Gr. , , probably from the Persian; cf. OPers. brīzi, akin to Skr. vrīhi; or perh. akin to E. rye. Cf. Rye.]
Rich: [OE. riche, AS. rīce rich, powerful; akin to OS. rīki, D. rijk, G. reich, OHG. rīhhi, Icel. rīkr, Sw. rik, Dan. rig, Goth. reiks; from a word meaning, ruler, king, probably borrowed from Celtic, and akin to L. rex, regis, king, regere to guide, rule. √283. See Right, and cf. Derrick, Enrich, Rajah, Riches, Royal.]
Riches: [OE. richesse, F. richesse, from riche rich, of German origin. See Rich,a.]
Richesse: [F. See Riches.]
Ricinelaidic: [Ricinoleic + elaidic.]
Ricinic: [L. ricinus castor-oil plant.]
Ricinine: [L. ricinus castor-oil plant.]
Ricinolein: [L. ricinus castor-oil plant + oleum oil.]
Ricinus: [L., the castor-oil plant.]
Rick: [OE. reek, rek, AS. hreác a heap; akin to hryce rick, Icel. hraukr.]
Rickets: [Of uncertain origin; but cf. AS. wrigian to bend, D. wrikken to shake, E. wriggle.]
Ricochet: [F.]
Ricture: [L. ringi, rictus, to open wide the mouth, to gape.]
Rictus: [L., the aperture of the mouth.]
Rid: [OE. ridden, redden, AS. hreddan to deliver, liberate; akin to D. & LG. redden, G. retten, Dan. redde, Sw. rädda, and perhaps to Skr. rath to loosen.]
Riddle: [OE. ridil, AS. hridder; akin to G. reiter, L. cribrum, and to Gr. kri`nein to distinguish, separate, and G. rein clean. See Crisis, Certain.]
Riddle: [For riddels, s being misunderstood as the plural ending; OE. ridels, redels. AS. rǣdels; akin to D. raadsel, G. räthsel; fr. AS. rǣdan to counsel or advise, also, to guess. √116. Cf. Read.]
Ride: [AS. rīdan; akin to LG. riden, D. rijden, G. reiten, OHG. rītan, Icel. rīða, Sw. rida, Dan. ride; cf. L. raeda a carriage, which is from a Celtic word. Cf. Road.]
Rideau: [F.]
Rident: [L. ridens, p. pr. of ridere to laugh.]
Ridge: [OE. rigge the back, AS. hrycg; akin to D. rug, G. rücken, OHG. rucki, hrukki, Icel. hryggr, Sw. rugg, Dan. ryg. √16.]
Ridgeling: [Prov. E. riggilt, riggot, ananimal half castrated, a sheep having only one testicle; cf. Prov. G. rigel, rig, a barrow hog, rigler a cock half castrated.]
Ridicule: [F. ridicule, L. ridiculum a jest, fr. ridiculus. See Ridiculous.]
Ridicule: [F.]
Ridiculous: [L. ridiculosus, ridiculus, fr. ridere to laigh. Cf. Risible.]
Riding: [For thriding, Icel. þriðjungr the third part, fr. þriði third, akin to E. third. See Third.]
Ridotto: [It., fr. LL. reductus a retreat. See Redoubt.]
Rief: [See Reave.]
Rietboc: [D. riet reed + bok buck.]
Rifacimento: [It.]
Rife: [AS. rīf abundant, or Icel. rīfr munificent; akin to OD. riff, rijve, abundant.]
Riffle: [Cf. G. riffeln, riefeln, to groove. Cf. Rifle a gun.]
Riffler: [See Riffle.]
Riffraff: [OE. rif and raf every particle, OF. rif et raf. Cf. Raff, and 1st Rifle.]
Rifle: [F. rifler to rifle, sweep away; of uncertain origin. Cf. Raff.]
Rifle: [Akin to Dan. rifle, or riffel, the rifle of a gun, a chamfer (cf. riffel, riffelbösse, a rifle gun, rifle to rifle a gun, G. riefeln, riefen, to chamfer, groove), and E. rive. See Rive, and cf. Riffle, Rivel.]
Rift: [Dan. rift, fr. rieve to rend. See Rive.]
Rig: [See Ridge.]
Rig: [Norweg. rigga to bind, particularly, to wrap round, rig; cf. AS. wrīhan to cover.]
Rig: [Cf. Wriggle.]
Riga fir: [So called from Riga, a city in Russia.]
Rigadoon: [F. rigadon, rigaudon.]
Rigarion: [L. rigatio, fr. rigare to water.]
Rigel: [Ar. rijl, properly, foot.]
Rigescent: [L. rigescens, p. pr. fr. rigescere to grow stiff.]
Right: [OE. right, riht, AS. riht; akin to D. regt, OS. & OHG. reht, G. recht, Dan. ret, Sw. rätt, Icel. rettr, Goth. raíhts, L. rectus, p. p. of regere to guide, rule; cf. Skr. ṛju straight, right. √115. Cf. Adroit,Alert, Correct, Dress, Regular, Rector, Recto, Rectum, Regent, Region, Realm, Rich, Royal, Rule.]
Right: [AS. right. See Right, a.]
Right: [AS. rihtan. See Right, a.]
Right-about: [Right, adv. + about, adv.]
Righteous: [OE. rightways, rightwise, AS. rightwīs; riht right + wīs wise, having wisdom, prudent. See Right, a., Wise, a.]
Righteously: [AS. rightwīslīce.]
Righteousness: [AS. rihtwīsnes.]
Rightly: [AS. richtlice.]
Rightness: [AS. rihtnes.]
Rigid: [L. rigidus, fr. rigere to be stiff or numb: cf. F. rigide. Cf. Rigor. ]
Rigidity: [L. rigiditas: cf. F. rigidité. See Rigid.]
Rigidulous: [Dim. from rigid.]
Rigmarole: [For ragman roll. See Ragman's roll.]
Rigol: [OE. also ringol. Cf. Ring.]
Rigolette: [Prob. fr. Rigolette, name of a girl in Eugene Sue's novel “Mystères de Paris.”]
Rigoll: [Corrupted fr. regal.]
Rigor: [L. See Rigor., below.]
Rigor: [OE. rigour, OF. rigour, F. rigueur, from L. rigor, fr. rigere to be stiff. See Rigid.]
Rigorism: [Cf. F. rigorisme.]
Rigorist: [Cf. F. rigoriste.]
Rigorous: [F. rigoureux, LL. rigorosus. See Rigor.]
Rigsdag: [Dan. Cf. Reichstag.]
Rigsdaler: [Dan. See Rix-dollar.]
Riksdaler: [Sw. See Rix-dollar.]
Rile: [See Roil.]
Rilievo: [It. See Relief.]
Rill: [Cf. LG. rille a small channel or brook, a furrow, a chamfer, OE. rigol a small brook, F. rigole a trench or furrow for water, W. rhill a row, rhigol a little ditch. √11.]
Rille: [G. rille a furrow.]
Rim: [As. rima, reoma, edge; cf. W. rhim, rhimp, a rim, edge, boundary, termination, Armor, rim. Cf. Rind.]
Rima: [L.]
Rimau dahan: [From the native Oriental name.]
Rime: [L. rima.]
Rime: [AS. hrīm; akin to D. rijm, Icel. hrīm, Dan. rim, Sw. rim; cf. D. rijp, G. reif, OHG. rīfo, hrīfo.]
Rime: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Rimey: [Cf. OF. rimoier. See Ryime.]
Rimose: [L. rimosus, fr. rima a chink: cf. F. rimeux.]
Rimple: [AS. hrimpele, or rimpel. See Rumple.]
Rincon: [Sp. rincón.]
Rind: [AS. rind bark, crust of bread; akin to OHG. rinta, G. rinde, and probably to E. rand, rim; cf. Skr. ram to end, rest.]
Rinderpest: [G., fr. rind, pl. rinder, cattle + pest pest, plague.]
Rindle: [AS. rynele. √11. See Run.]
Rinforzando: [It., fr. rinforzare to reenforce, strengthen.]
Ring: [AS. hringan; akin to Icel. hringja, Sw. ringa, Dan. ringe, OD. ringhen, ringkelen. √19.]
Ring: [AS. hring, hrinc; akin to Fries. hring, D. & G. ring, OHG. ring, hring, Icel. hringr, DAn. & SW. ring; cf. Russ. krug'. Cf. Harangue, Rank a row,Rink.]
Ringent: [L. ringens, -entis, p. pr. of ringi to open wide the mouth: cf. F. ringent.]
Ringlet: [Ring + -let.]
Rink: [Scot. renk, rink, rynk, a course, a race; probably fr. AS. hring a ring. See Ring.]
Rinse: [OE., fr. OF. rincer, rimser, reinser, raïncier, F. rincer; of uncertain origin.]
Riot: [OF. riote, of uncertain origin; cf. OD. revot, ravot.]
Riot: [OF. rioter; cf. OD. ravotten.]
Riotous: [OF. rioteux.]
Rip: [Cf. Icel. hrip a box or basket; perhaps akin to E. corb. Cf. Ripier.]
Rip: [Cf. AS. rȳpan, also Sw. repa to ripple flax, D. repelen, G. reffen, riffeln, and E. raff, raffle. Cf. Raff, Ripple of flax.]
Riparian: [L. riparius, fr. ripa a bank. See River, and cf. Arrive.]
Riparious: [L. riparius.]
Ripe: [L. ripa.]
Ripe: [AS. rīpe; akin to OS. rīpi, D. rijp, G. rief, OHG. rīft; cf. AS. rīp harvest, rīpan to reap. Cf. Reap.]
Ripe: [AS. rīpian.]
Ripeness: [AS. rīpness.]
Ripidolite: [Gr. . . fan + -lite.]
Ripieno: [It.]
Ripler: [Cf. Rip a basket, or Riparian.]
Ripost: [F. riposte.]
Ripple: [From Rip, v.]
Ripple: [Cf. Rimple, Rumple.]
Riprap: [Cf. Rap.]
Ripsaw: [See Rip, v. t., 4.]
Riptowel: [AS. rīp. harvest + a word of uncertain etymology.]
Ris: [AS. hrīs; akin to D. rils, G. reis, OHG. hrīs.]
Rise: [AS. rīsan; akin to OS. rīsan, D. rijzen, OHG. rīsan to rise, fall, Icel. rīsa, Goth. urreisan, G. reise journey. Cf. Arise, Raise, Rear, v.]
Rise: [See Rise, v. i.]
Risibility: [Cf. F. risibilité.]
Risible: [F., fr. L. risibilis, fr. ridere, risum, to laugh. Cf. Ridiculous.]
Risk: [F. risque; cf. It. risco, risico, rischio, Pg. risco, Sp. riesgo, and also Sp. risco a steep rock; all probably fr. L. resceare to cut off; pref. re- re- + secare to cut; -- the word having been probably first used among sailors. See Section.]
Risk: [Cf. F. risquer. See Risk, n.]
Risorial: [L. ridere, risum, to laugh.]
Risotto: [It.]
Risqué: [F., p.p. of risquer to risk.]
Rissoid: [NL. Rissoa, the typical genus ( fr. A. Risso, an Italian naturalist) + -oid.]
Rissole: [F., fr. rissoler to fry meat till it is brown.]
Ritardando: [It.]
Rite: [L. ritus; cf. Skr. rīti a stream, a running, way, manner, ri to flow: cf. F. rit, rite. Cf. Rivulet.]
Ritenuto: [It.]
Ritornelle: [It. ritornello, dim. of ritorno return, fr. ritornare to return: cf. F. ritournelle.]
Ritratto: [It.]
Ritual: [L. ritualis, fr. ritus a rite: cf. F. rituel.]
Ritual: [Cf. F. rituel.]
Ritualism: [Cf. F. ritualisme.]
Ritualist: [Cf. F. ritualiste.]
Rivage: [F., fr. L. ripa bank, shore.]
Rival: [F. rival (cf. It. rivale), L. rivales two neigbors having the same brook in common, rivals, fr. rivalis belonging to a brook, fr. rivus a brook. Cf. Rivulet, Rete.]
Rivality: [L. rivalitas: cf. F. rivalité.]
Rive: [Icel. rīfa, akin to Sw. rifva to pull asunder, burst, tear, Dan. rive to rake, pluck, tear. Cf. Reef of land, Rifle a gun, Rift, Rivel.]
Rivel: [AS. gerifled, geriflod, gerifod, wrinkled, geriflian, gerifian, to wrinkle. See Rifle a gun, Rive.]
River: [F. rivère a river, LL. riparia river, bank of a river, fr. L. riparius belonging to a bank or shore, fr. ripa a bank or shore; of uncertain origin. Cf. Arrive, Riparian.]
Rivet: [F., fr. river to rivet; perh. fr. Icel. rifa to fasten together. Cf. Reef part of a sail.]
Rivière: [F.]
Rivose: [From L. rivus a brook, channel.]
Rivulet: [Earlier rivolet, It. rivoletto, a dim. fr. rivolo, L. rivulus, dim. of rivus a brook. Cf. Rival, Rite.]
Rix-dollar: [Sw. riksdaler, or Dan. rigsdaler, or D. rijksdaalder, or G. reichsthaler, literally, dollar of the empire or realm, fr. words akin to E. rich, and dollar. See Rich, Dollar.]
Rixation: [L. rixari, p. p. rixatus, to brawl, fr. rixa a quarrel.]
Rixatrix: [L.]
Rizzar: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Râle: [F. râle. Cf. Rail the bird.]
Rémolade: [F.]
Röntgen ray: [see Röntgen.]
Roach: [OE. rroche; cf. AS. reohha, D. rog, roch, G. roche, LG. ruche, Dan. rokke ray, Sw. rocka, and E. ray a fish.]
Road: [AS. rād a riding, that on which one rides or travels, a road, fr. rīdan to ride. See Ride, and cf. Raid.]
Roadstead: [Road, 4 + stead a place.]
Roam: [OE. romen, ramen; cf. AS. ārǣman to raise, rise, D. ramen to hit, plan, aim, OS. rōmōn to strive after, OHG. rāmen. But the word was probably influenced by Rome; cf. OF. romier a pilgrim, originally, a pilgrim going to Rome, It. romeo, Sp. romero. Cf. Ramble.]
Roan: [F. rouan; cf. Sp. roano, ruano, It. rovano, roano.]
Roar: [OE. roren, raren, AS. rārian; akin to G. röhten, OHG. rērēn. √112.]
Roast: [OE. rosten, OF. rostir, F. rôtir; of German origin; cf. OHG. rōsten, G. rösten, fr. OHG. rōst, rōsta, gridiron, G. rost; cf. AS. hyrstan to roast.]
Roast: [For roasted.]
Rob: [F.; cf. Sp. rob, It. rob, robbo, Pg. robe, arrobe, Ar. rubb, robb, Per. rub.]
Rob: [OF. rober, of German origin; cf. OHG. roubn, G. rauben, and OHG. roub robbing, booty, G. raub. √114. See Reave,and cf. Robe.]
Robalo: [Sp. róbalo.]
Robbery: [OF. roberie.]
Robe: [F., fr. LL. rauba a gown, dress, garment; originally, booty, plunder. See Rob, v. t., and cf. Rubbish.]
Robe-de-chambre: [F., lit., a chamber gown.]
Robin: [Properly a pet name for Robert, originally meaning, famebright; F., fron OHG. Roudperht; ruod (in comp.; akin to AS. hr glory, fame, Goth. hrpeigs victorius) + beraht bright. See Bright, Hob a clown.]
Robinia: [NL. So called after Jean Robin, a French herbalist.]
Roble: [Sp., oak.]
Roborant: [L. roborans, p. pr. See Roborate.]
Roborate: [L. roboratus, p. pr. of roborare to strengthen, fr. robur, roboris, strength.]
Roboration: [LL. roboratio.]
Roborean: [L. roboreus.]
Robust: [L. robustus oaken, hard, strong, fr. robur strength, a very hard kind of oak; cf. Skr. rabhas violence: cf. F. robuste.]
Robustious: [Cf. L. robusteus of oak.]
Roc: [Ar. & Per. rokh or rukh. Cf. Rook a castle.]
Rocaille: [F. Cf. Rock a stone.]
Rocambole: [F.]
Roccellic: [F. roccellique, fr. roccelle archil, It. & NL. roccella, fr. It. rocca a rock, because archil grows on rock.]
Roche: [See Rock.]
Roche moutonnée: [F., sheep-shaped rock.]
Rochelime: [F. roche rock + E. lime.]
Rochet: [F., dim. fr. OHG. rocch coat, G. rock.]
Rochet: [Probably corrupted fr. F. rouget the red gurnet, from rouge red. Cf. Rouge.]
Roching cask: [Probably from F. roche a rock.]
Rock: [OE. rocke; akin to D. rok, rokken, G. rocken, OHG. roccho, Dan. rok, Icel. rokkr. Cf. Rocket a firework.]
Rock: [OF. roke, F. roche; cf. Armor. roc'h, and AS. rocc.]
Rock: [AS. roccian; akin to Dan. rokke to move, to snake; cf. Icel. rukkja to pull, move, G. rücken to move, push, pull.]
Rock shaft: [Cf. Rock, v. i.]
Rock staff: [Cf. Rock, v. i.]
Rockaway: [Probably from Rockaway beach, where it was used.]
Rocket: [F. roquette (cf. Sp. ruqueta, It ruchetta), fr. L. eruca.]
Rocket: [It. rocchetta, fr. rocca a distaff, of German origin. Named from the resemblance in shape to a distaff. See Rock a distaff.]
Rockiness: [From Rocky.]
Rocoa: [Cf. F. rocou, roicou, Pg. & Braz, urucú.]
Rococo: [F.; of uncertain etymology.]
Rod: [The same word as rood. See Rood.]
Rode: [See Rud.]
Rodent: [L. rodens, -entis, p. pr. of rodere to gnaw. See Rase, v. t., and cf. Rostrum.]
Rodentia: [NL. See Rodent, a.]
Rodeo: [SP., a going round.]
Rodomel: [Gr. rose + honey.]
Rodomont: [F. rodomont, It. rodomonte, fr. Rodomonte, Rodamonte, a boasting hero in the “Orlando Furioso” of Ariosto, and the “Orlando Innamorato” of Bojardo; properly, one who rolls away mountains; Prov. It. rodare to roll away (fr. L. rota a wheel) + It. monte a mountain, L. mons. See Rotary, Mount, n.]
Rodomontade: [F., fr. It. rodomontana. See Rodomont, n.]
Roe: [OE. ro, AS. rāh; akin to D. ree, G. reh, Icel. rā, SW. rå.]
Roe: [For roan, OE. rowne, akin to G. rogen, OHG. rogan, Icel. hrogn, Dan. rogn, ravn, Sw. rom; of uncertain origin; cf. Gr. pebble, Skr. arkarā gravel.]
Roebuck: [1st roe + buck.]
Rogation: [L. rogatio, fr. rogare, rogatum, to ask, beg, supplicate: cf. F. rogation. Cf. Abrogate, Arrogant, Probogue.]
Rogatory: [See Rogation.]
Roger: [From a proper name Roger.]
Rogue: [F. rogue proud, haughty, supercilious; cf. Icel. hrkr a rook, croaker (cf. Rook a bird), or Armor. rok, rog, proud, arogant.]
Roil: [Cf. OE. roilen to wander; possibly fr. OF. roeler to roll, equiv. to F. rouler. See Roll, v., and cf. Rile.]
Roin: [F. rogne. See Roynish.]
Roister: [Probably fr. F. rustre boor, a clown, clownish, fr. L. rustucus rustic. See Rustic.]
Roke: [See Reek.]
Rokeage: [Cf. Nocake.]
Rokelay: [Cf. Roquelaure.]
Roky: [See Roke.]
Role: [F. See Roll.]
Roll: [OF. roeler, roler, F. rouler, LL. rotulare, fr. L. royulus, rotula, a little wheel, dim. of rota wheel; akin to G. rad, and to Skr. ratha car, chariot. Cf. Control, Roll, n., Rotary.]
Roll: [F. rôle a roll (in sense 3), fr. L. rotulus little wheel, LL., a roll, dim. of L. rota a wheel. See Roll, v., and cf. Rôle, Rouleau, Roulette.]
Roller blade: [from Rollerblade, a trade name.]
Rolley: [Probably fr. roll.]
Rollic: [Corrupt. fr. frolic, under the influence of roll.]
Rolliche: [D. rolletje a little roll.]
Rolly-pooly: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Rolodex: [Trade Mark of Newell Office Products.]
Romaic: [NGr. : cf. F. romaïque. See Roman.]
Romajikai: [Jap. rōmajikai, Roman character association.]
Roman: [L. Romanus, fr. Roma Rome: cf. F. romain. Cf. Romaic, Romance, Romantic.]
Romance: [OE. romance, romant, romaunt, OF. romanz, romans, romant, roman, F. roman, romance, fr. LL. Romanice in the Roman language, in the vulgar tongue, i. e., in the vulgar language which sprang from Latin, the language of the Romans, and hence applied to fictitious compositions written in this vulgar tongue; fr. L. Romanicus Roman, fr. Romanus. See Roman, and cf. Romanic, Romaunt, Romansch, Romanza.]
Romanesque: [F. romanesque; cf. It. romanesco.]
Romanic: [L. Romanicus. See Romance, n.]
Romansch: [Grisons rumansch, rumonsch, romonsch. See Romance.]
Romantic: [F. romantique, fr. OF. romant. See Romance.]
Romanticism: [Cf. It. romanticismo, F. romantisme, romanticisme.]
Romany: [Gypsy romano, romani, adj., gypsy; cf. rom husband.]
Romanza: [It.]
Romaunt: [See Romance.]
Rombowline: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Romeine: [F. roméine. So calledafter the French mineralogist Romé L'Isle.]
Romekin: [Cf. Rummer.]
Romp: [A variant of ramp. See Ramp to leap, Rampallian.]
Rompu: [F. rompu, p. p. of rompre to breeak, L. rumpere. See Rupture.]
Roncador: [Sp., a snorer, fr. roncar to snore. So called in allusion to the grunting noise made by them on being taken from the water. ]
Ronchil: [Cf. Sp. ronquillo slightly hoarse.]
Ronco: [Sp. ronco hoarse.]
Rondache: [F.]
Ronde: [F.]
Rondeau: [F. See Roundel.]
Rondel: [Cf. Rondeau, Roundel.]
Rondeletia: [NL. So named after William Rondelet, a French naturalist.]
Rondle: [Cf. Rondel.]
Rondo: [It. rondò, fr. F. rondeau. See Rondeau.]
Rondure: [Cf. F. rondeur roundness.]
Rongeur: [F., fr. ronger to gnaw.]
ronin: [Jap. rō-nin, fr. Chin. lang profligate, lawless + jên (old sound nīn) man.]
Ronion: [F. rogne scab, mange.]
Ront: [See Runt.]
Rood: [AS. rōd a cross; akin to OS. rōda, D. roede rod, G. ruthe, rute, OHG. ruota. Cf. Rod a measure.]
Roodebok: [D. rood red + bok buck.]
Roof: [OE. rof, AS. hrf top, roof; akin to D. roef cabin, Icel. hrf a shed under which ships are built or kept; cf. OS. hrst roof, Goth. hrt. Cf. Roost.]
Rook: [F. roc (cf. Sp. roque), fr. Per. & Ar. rokh, or rukh, the rook or castle at chess, also the bird roc (in this sense perhaps a different word); cf. Hind. rath a war chariot, the castle at chess, Skr. ratha a car, a war car. Cf. Roll.]
Rook: [AS. hrōc; akin to OHG. hruoh, ruoh, ruoho, Icel. hrōkr, Sw. roka, Dan. raage; cf. Goth. hrukjan to crow.]
Rooky: [See Roky.]
Room: [OE. roum, rum, space, AS. rūm; akin to OS., OFries. & Icel. rūm, D. ruim, G. raum, OHG. rūm, Sw. & Dan. rum, Goth. rūms, and to AS. rūm, adj., spacious, D. ruim, Icel. rūmr, Goth. rūms; and prob. to L. rus country (cf. Rural), Zend ravaṅh wide, free, open, ravan a plain.]
Room: [AS. rūm.]
Roomage: [From Room. Cf. Rummage.]
Roomer: [See Room, a.]
Roost: [AS. hrōst; akin to OD. roest roost, roesten to roost, and probably to E. roof. Cf. Roof.]
Root: [AS. wrōtan; akin to wrōt a snout, trunk, D. wroeten to root, G. rüssel snout, trunk, proboscis, Icel. rōta to root, and perhaps to L. rodere to gnaw (E. rodent) or to E. root, n.]
Root: [Icel. rōt (for vrōt); akin to E. wort, and perhaps to root to turn up the earth. See Wort.]
Root: [Cf. Rout to roar.]
Rope: [AS. rāp; akin to D. reep, G. reif ring hoop, Icel. reip rope, Sw. rep, Dan. reb, reeb Goth. skaudaraip latchet.]
Roque: [Abbr. fr. Croquet.]
Roquelaure: [F.; so called after Duc de Roquelaure, in the reign of Louis XIV.]
Roquet: [Etymol. uncertain]
Roral: [L. ros, roris, dew.]
Roration: [L. roratio, fr. rorare to drop dew, fr. ros dew.]
Roric: [L. ros, roris, dew.]
Rorid: [L. roridus, fr. ros, roris, dew.]
Roriferous: [L. rorifer; ros, roris, dew + ferre to bear: cf. F. rorifère.]
Rorifluent: [L. ros, roris, dew + fluens, p. pr. of fluere to flow.]
Rorqual: [Norw. rorqualus a whale with folds.]
Rorulent: [L. rorulentus, from ros, roris, dew.]
Rory: [L. ros, roris, dew.]
Rosaceous: [L. rosaceus, fr. rosa rose.]
Rosacic: [See Rosaceous.]
Rosalia: [Cf. F. rosalie.]
Rosaniline: [Rose + aniline.]
Rosary: [LL. rosarium a string of beads, L. rosarium a place planted with roses, rosa a rose: cf. F. rosaire. See Rose.]
Roscid: [L. roscidus, fr. ros, roris, dew.]
Roscoelite: [From an English chemist, H.E. Roscoe + -lite.]
Ærose: [L. aerosus, fr. aes, aeris, brass, copper.]
Rose: [AS. rose, L. rosa, probably akin to Gr. , Armor. vard, OPer. vareda; and perhaps to E. wort: cf. F. rose, from the Latin. Cf. Copperas, Rhododendron.]
Rose-rial: [See Rose, and Royal.]
Roseal: [L. roseus, fr. rosa a rose.]
Roseate: [Cf. L. roseus, rosatus, prepared from roses. See Roseal, Rose.]
Roselite: [From the German mineralogist G. Rose + -lite.]
Rosella: [NL., dim. of L. rosa rose.]
Rosemaloes: [From the native name; cf. Malay rasamāla the name of the tree.]
Rosemary: [OE. rosmarine, L. rosmarinus; ros dew (cf. Russ. rosa, Lith. rasa, Skr. rasa juice) + marinus marine: cf. F. romarin. In English the word has been changed as if it meant the rose of Mary. See Marine.]
Rosenmüller's organ: [So named from its first describer, J. C. Rosenmüller, a German anatomist.]
Roseola: [NL., dim. of L. rosa a rose.]
Roset: [F. rosette. See Rosette.]
Rosette: [F., dim. of rose a rose. Cf. Roset.]
Rosicrucian: [The name is probably due to a German theologian, Johann Valentin Andreä, who in anonymous pamphlets called himself a knight of the Rose Cross (G. Rosenkreuz), using a seal with a St. Andrew's cross and four roses.)]
Rosier: [F., fr. L. rosarius of roses. Cf. Rosary.]
Rosin: [A variant of resin.]
Rosland: [W. rhos a meadow, a moor + E. land.]
Rosmarine: [OE. See Rosemary.]
Rosmarine: [Norw. rosmar a walrus; ros a horse (akin to E. horse) + (probably) mar the sea.]
Rosolic: [Rose + carbolic.]
Ross: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Rostel: [L. rostellum, dim. of rostrum a beak: cf. F. rostelle.]
Rostellate: [NL. rostellatus.]
Rostellum: [L. See Rostel.]
Roster: [Perhaps a corruption of register; or cf. roll.]
Rostral: [L. rostralis, fr. rostrum a beak; cf. F. rostral.]
Rostrate: [L. rostratus, fr. rostrum a beak. See Rostrum.]
Rostrifera: [NL., fr. L. rostrum beak + ferre to bear.]
Rostriform: [L. rostrum a beak + -form: cf. F. rostrifarme.]
Rostrulum: [NL., dim. of L. rostrum a beak.]
Rostrum: [L., beak, ship's beak, fr. rodere, rosum, to gnaw. See Rodent.]
Rosulate: [NL. rosulatus, fr. L. rosa a rose.]
Rot: [OE. rotien, AS. rotian; akin to D. rotten, Prov. G. rotten, OHG. rozzn, G. rösten to steep flax, Icel. rotna to rot, Sw. ruttna, Dan. raadne, Icel. rottin rotten. √117. Cf. Ret, Rotten.]
Rota: [L. rota wheel. The name is said to allude to the design of the floor of the room in which the court used to sit, which was that of a wheel. See Rotary.]
Rotalite: [L. rota wheel + -lite.]
Rotary: [L. rota a wheel. See Roll, v., and cf. barouche, Rodomontade, Roué, Round, a., Rowel.]
Rotascope: [L. rota a wheel + -scope.]
Rotate: [L. rotatus, p. p. of rotare to turn round like a wheel, fr. rota wheel. See Rotary, and cf. Roue.]
Rotation: [L. rotatio: cf. F. rotation.]
Rotative: [Cf. F. rotatif.]
Rotator: [L.]
Rotatoria: [NL.]
Rotatory: [Cf. F. rotatoire. See Rotate, Rotary.]
Rote: [OE. rote, probably of German origin; cf. MHG. rotte, OHG. rota, hrota, LL. chrotta. Cf. Crowd a kind of violin.]
Rote: [Cf. Rut roaring.]
Rote: [OF. rote, F. route, road, path. See Route, and cf. Rut a furrow, Routine.]
Rotella: [NL., dim. of rota wheel; cf. LL. rotella a little whell.]
Rother: [AS. hryðer; cf. D. rund.]
Rother: [OE. See Rudder.]
Rotifer: [NL. see Rotifera.]
Rotifera: [NL., from L. rota wheel + ferre to bear.]
Rotiform: [L. rota wheel + -form.]
Rotten: [Icel. rotinn; akin to Sw. rutten, Dan. radden. See Rot.]
Rotula: [L., a little wheel; cf. It. rotula.]
Rotular: [L. rotula, dim. of rota wheel.]
Rotund: [L. rotundus. See Round, and cf. Rotunda.]
Rotunda: [Cf. It. rotonda, F. rotonde; both fr. L. rotundus round. See Rotund, a.]
Rotundifolious: [L. rotundus round + folium a leaf.]
Rotundity: [L. rotunditas: cf. F. rotondité.]
Roture: [F.]
Roturier: [F.]
Roty: [See Rot.]
Roué: [F., properly p. p. of rouer to break upon the wheel, fr. roue a wheel, L. rota. See Rotate, Rotary.]
Rouet: [F.]
Rouge: [F., fr. L. rubeus red, akin to rubere to be red, ruber red. See Red.]
Rouge: [F.]
Rouge dragon: [F., literally, red dragon.]
Rougecroix: [F., literally, red cross.]
Rough: [OE. rou, rou, row, rugh, ruh, AS. rh; akin to LG. rug, D. rug, D. ruig, ruw, OHG. rh, G. rauh, rauch; cf. Lith. raukas wrinkle, rukti to wrinkle. √ 18. Cf. Rug, n.]
Roughen: [From Rough.]
Roughscuff: [Rough + scuff.]
Roulade: [F.]
Rouleau: [F., a roll, dim. fr. fr. rôle, formerly also spelt roulle. See Roll.]
Roulette: [F., properly, a little wheel or ball. See Rouleau, Roll.]
Roumanian: [From Roumania, the name of the country, Roumanian România, fr. Român Roumanian, L. Romanus Roman.]
Roun: [AS. rūnian, fr. rūn a rune, secret, mystery; akin to G. raunen to whisper. See Rune.]
Rounce: [Cf. F. ronce bramble, brier, thorn, ranche a round, step, rack, or E. round.]
Rounceval: [F. Ronceval, Roncevaux, a town at the foot of the foot of the Pyrenees, Sp. Roncesvalles.]
Round: [From Roun.]
Round: [OF. roond, roont, reond, F. rond, fr. L. rotundus, fr. rota wheel. See Rotary, and cf. Rotund, roundel, Rundlet.]
Roundel: [OF. rondel a roundelay, F. rondel, rondeau, a dim. fr. rond; for sense 2, cf. F. rondelle a round, a round shield. See Round, a., and cf. Rondel, Rondelay.]
Roundelay: [OF. rondelet, dim. of rondel. See Roundel, Roundeau, and cf. Roundlet, Rundlet.]
Roundure: [Cf. Rondure.]
Roup: [Cf. AS. hrpan to cry out, G. rufen, Goth. hrpian. Cf. Roop.]
Rouse: [Perhaps the same word as rouse to start up, “buckle to.”]
Rouse: [Cf. D. roes drunkeness, icel. rūss, Sw. rus, G. rauchen, and also E. rouse, v.t., rush, v.i. Cf. Row a disturbance.]
Rouse: [Probably of Scan. origin; cf. Sw. rusa to rush, Dan. ruse, AS. hreósan to fall, rush. Cf. Rush, v.]
Roussette: [F.; -- so called in allusion to the color. See Russet.]
Roust: [Cf. Icel. röst an estuary.]
Roustabout: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Rout: [AS. hrūtan.]
Rout: [A variant of root.]
Rout: [OF. route, LL. rupta, properly, a breaking, fr. L. ruptus, p. p. of rumpere to break. See Rupture, reave, and cf. Rote repetition of forms, Route. In some senses this word has been confused with rout a bellowing, an uproar.]
Route: [OE. & F. route, OF. rote, fr. L. rupta (sc. via), fr. ruptus, p. p. of rumpere to break; hence, literally, a broken or beaten way or path. See Rout, and cf. Rut a track.]
Routine: [F., fr. route a path, way, road. See Route, Roterepetition.]
Roux: [F. beurre roux brown butter.]
Rove: [perhaps fr. or akin to reeve.]
Rove: [Cf. D. rooven to rob; akin to E. reave. See Reave, Rob.]
Rover: [D. roover a robber. See Rove, v. i.]
Row: [See Rough.]
Row: [Abbrev. fr. rouse, n.]
Row: [OE. rowe, rawe, rewe, AS. rāw, rw; probably akin to D. rij, G. reihe; cf. Skr. rkhā a line, stroke.]
Row: [AS. rwan; akin to D. roeijen, MHG. rüejen, Dan. roe, Sw. ro, Icel. ra, L. remus oar, Gr. , Skr. aritra. √8. Cf. Rudder.]
Rowan tree: [Cf. Sw. rönn, Dan. rönne, Icel. reynir, and L. ornus.]
Rowdy: [From Rout, or Row a brawl.]
Rowel: [OF. roele, rouele, properly, a little wheel, F. rouelle collop, slice, LL. rotella a little wheel, dim. of L. rota a wheel. See Roll, and cf. Rota.]
Rowen: [Cf. E. rough, OE. row, rowe.]
Rowlock: [For oarlock; AS. ārloc, where the second part is akin to G. loch a hole, E. lock a fastening. See Oar, and Lock.]
Roxburgh: [From the third duke of Roxburgh (Scotland), a noted book collector who had his books so bound.]
Roy: [F. roi.]
Royal: [OE. roial, riall, real, OF. roial. reial, F. royal, fr. L. regalis, fr. rex, regis, king. See Rich, and cf. regal, real a coin, Rial.]
Royalism: [Cf. F. royalisme.]
Royalist: [Cf. F. royaliste.]
Royalty: [OF. roialté, royaulté, F. royauté. See Royal, and cf. Regality.]
Royne: [F. rogner, OF. rooignier, to clip, pare, scare, fr. L. rotundus round See Rotund.]
Roynish: [F. rogneux, from rogne scab, mange, itch.]
Royston crow: [So called from Royston, a town in England.]
Roytelet: [F. roitelet, dim. of roi king.]
Roytish: [Prob. for riotish, from riot, like Scot. roytous for riotous.]
Répertoire: [F. See Repertory.]
Réseau: [F.]
Résumé: [F. See Resume.]
Rub: [Probably of Celtic origin; cf. W. rhwbiaw, gael. rub.]
Rub: [Cf. W. rhwb. See Rub, v,t,]
Rubaiyat: [Ar. rubā'iyāh quatrian, pl. of rubā'iy having four radicals, fr. rubā' four.]
Rubato: [It.]
Rubbish: [OE. robows, robeux, rubble, originally an Old French plural from an assumed dim. of robe, probably in the sense of trash; cf. It. robaccia trash, roba stuff, goods, wares, robe. Thus, etymologically rubbish is the pl. of rubble. See Robe, and cf. Rubble.]
Rubble: [From an assumed Old French dim. of robe See Rubbish.]
Rubedinous: [L. rubedo redness, fr. rubere to be red.]
Rubefacient: [L. rubefaciens, p. pr. of rubefacere to make red; rubere to be red + facere to make.]
rubella: [NL., fr. L. rubellus reddish.]
Rubelle: [L. rubellus reddish.]
Rubellite: [L. rubellus reddish, dim. of ruber red.]
Rubeola: [NL., fr. L. ruber red.]
Ruberythrinic: [L. ruber red + erythrin.]
Rubescent: [L. rubescens, -entis, p. pr. of rubescere to grow red, v. incho from rubere to be red: cf. F. rubescent. See Ruby.]
Rubiaceous: [L. rubia madder, fr. rubeus red.]
Rubiacin: [L. rubia madder, fr. rubeus red.]
Rubian: [L. rubia madder, fr. rubeus red.]
Rubican: [F.]
Rubicelle: [Cf. F. rubacelle, rubicelle, fr. L. rubeus red, reddish.]
Rubicund: [L. rubicundus, fr. rubere to be red, akin to ruber red. See Red.]
Rubicundity: [LL. rubicunditas.]
Rubidium: [NL., fr. L. rubidus red, fr. rubere to be red. So called from two dark red spectroscopic lines by means of which it was discovered in the lepidolite from Rozena, Moravia. See Rubicund.]
Rubific: [L. ruber red + facere to make.]
Rubification: [Cf. F. rubification.]
Rubiform: [L. ruber red + -form.]
Rubify: [Cf. F. rubéfier. See Rubific.]
Rubiginose: [L. rubiginosus, fr. rubigo, robigo, rust: cf. F. rubigineux.]
Rubigo: [L. rubigo, robigo, rust of metals, rust, blight.]
Rubin: [Cf. LL. rubinus, It. rubino. See Ruby.]
Rubious: [L. rubeus, fr. rubere to be red. See Rouge.]
Rubiretin: [Rubian + Gr. resin.]
Ruble: [Russ. ruble.]
Rubric: [OE. rubriche, OF. rubriche, F. rubrique ( cf. it. rubrica), fr. L. rubrica red earth for coloring, red chalk, the title of a law (because written in red), fr. ruber red. See red.]
Rubricate: [L. rubricatus p. p. of rubricare to color red. See Rubric, n.]
Rubus: [L.]
Ruby: [F. rubis (cf. Pr. robi), LL. rubinus, robinus, fr. L. rubeus red, reddish, akin to ruber. See Rouge, red.]
Rucervine: [NL. Rucervus, the genus, fr. NL. Rusa a certain genus of deer (Malay rsa deer) + Cervus.]
Ruche: [F. ruche ruche, beehive, OF. rusche a beehive, which was formerly made of the bark of trees; cf. W. rhisg, rhisgl, bark, gael. rusg bark, rind.]
Ruck: [Icel hrukkast to wrinkle, hrukka wrinkle, fold.]
Ruck: [Icel. hrukka. Cf. Ruck, v. t.]
Ruck: [Cf. Dan. ruge to brood, to hatch.]
Ruck: [Cf. Ruck.]
Ructation: [L. ructatio, fr. ructare to belch: cf. F. ructation.]
Rud: [AS. rudu, akin to reád red. √113. See Red, and cf. Ruddy.]
Rudbeckia: [NL. So named after Olaf Rudebeck, a Swedish botanist.]
Rudd: [See Rud, n.]
Rudder: [OE. rother, AS. rōðer a paddle; akin to D. roer rudder, oar, G. ruder, OHG. roadar, Sw. roder, ror, Dan. roer, ror. √ 8. See Row to propel with an oar, and cf. Rother. ]
Ruddle: [See Rud; cf. Reddle.]
Ruddock: [AS. ruddic; cf. W. rhuddog the redbreast. √113. See Rud, n.]
Ruddy: [AS. rudig. See Rud, n.]
Rude: [F., fr. L. rudis.]
Rudenture: [F., fr. L. rudens a rope.]
Ruderary: [L. ruderarius, fr. rudus, ruderis, stones crushed and mixed with lime, old rubbish.]
Rudesby: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Rudiment: [L. rudimentum, fr. rudis unwrought, ignorant, rude: cf. F. rudiment. See Rude.]
Rudimentary: [Cf. F. rudimentaire.]
Rudistes: [NL., fr. L. rudis rough.]
Rudity: [L. ruditas ignorance, fr. rudis rude, illiterate.]
Rudmasday: [See Rood, Mass, Day.]
Rue: [F. rue, L. ruta, akin to Gr. "ryth`; cf. AS. rūde.]
Rue: [OE. rewen, reouwen, to grive, make sorry, AS. hreówan; akin to OS. hrewan, D. rouwen, OHG. hriuwan, G. reuen, Icel. hryggr grieved, hrygð sorrow. √ 18. Cf. Ruth.]
Rue: [AS. hreów. See Rue, v. t.]
Ruelle: [F. ruelle a narrow street, a lane, ruelle, fr. rue a street.]
Rufescent: [L. rufescens, p. pr. of rufescere to become reddish, fr. rufus red: cf. F. rufescent.]
Ruff: [F. ronfle; cf. It. ronfa, Pg. rufa, rifa.]
Ruff: [Of uncertain origin: cf. Icel. rūfinn rough, uncombed, Pr. ruf rude, rough, Sp. rufo frizzed, crisp, curled, G. raufen to pluck, fight, rupfen to pluck, pull, E. rough. √18. Cf. Ruffle to wrinkle.]
Ruff: [OE. ruffe.]
Ruffian: [F. rufien, OF. ruffien, ruffian, pimp, libertine, rake; cf. Pr. & Sp. rufian, It. ruffiano; all perhaps of German or Dutch origin; cf. G. raufen to pluck, scuffle, fight, OD. roffen to pander. Cf. Ruffle to grow turbulent.]
Ruffin: [See Ruffian.]
Ruffle: [From Ruff a plaited collar, a drum beat, a tumult: cf. OD. ruyffelen to wrinkle.]
Ruffle: [Perhaps of different origin from ruffle to wrinkle; cf. OD. roffeln, roffen, to pander, LG. raffein, Dan. ruffer a pimp. Cf. Rufflan.]
Ruffle: [See Ruffle, v. t. & i.]
Rufigallic: [Rufiopin + gallic.]
Rufiopin: [L. rufus reddish + opianic.]
Rufol: [L. rufus reddish + -ol.]
Rufous: [L. rufus.]
Rufterhood: [Cf. Ruff a plaited collar.]
Rug: [Cf. Sw. rugg entanglend hair, ruggig rugged, shaggy, probably akin to E. rough. See Rough, a.]
Ruga: [L.]
Rugate: [L. rugatus, p. p. of rugare to wrinkle, fr. ruga a wrinkle.]
Rugged: [See Rug, n.]
Rugine: [F.]
Rugine: [F. ruginer to scrape.]
Æruginous: [L. aeruginosus, fr. aerugo rust of copper, fr. aes copper: cf. F. érugineux.]
Ærugo: [L. aes brass, copper.]
Rugosa: [NL. See Rugose.]
Rugose: [L. rugosus, r. ruga a wrinkle.]
Rugosity: [L. rugositas: cf. F. rugosité.]
Rugous: [Cf. F. rugueux.]
Ruhmkorff's coil: [So called from its inventor, Ruhmkorff, a german physicist.]
Ruin: [OE. ruine, F. ruine, fr. L. ruina, fr. ruere, rutum, to fall with violence, to rush or tumble down.]
Ruin: [Cf. F. ruiner, LL. ruinare. See Ruin, n.]
Ruinate: [LL. ruinatus, p. p. of ruinare to ruin. See Ruin.]
Ruinate: [L. ruinatus, p. p.]
Ruination: [LL. ruinatio.]
Ruiniform: [Ruin + -form: cf. F. ruiniforme.]
Ruinous: [L. ruinosus: cf. F. ruineux. See Ruin.]
Rukh: [Srr Roc.]
Rule: [OE. reule, riule, OF. riule, reule, F. régle, fr. L. regula a ruler, rule, model, fr. regere, rectum, to lead straight, to direct. See Right, a., and cf. Regular.]
Rule: [Cf. OF. riuler, ruiler, L. regulare. See Rule, n., and cf. Regulate.]
Rullichies: [Cf. D. rolletje a little roll.]
Ruly: [From Rule.]
Rum: [probably shortened from Prov. E. rumbullion a great tumult, formerly applied in the island of Barbadoes to an intoxicating liquor.]
Rum: [Formerly rome, a slang word for good; possibly of Gypsy origin; cf. Gypsy rom a husband, a gypsy.]
Rumble: [OE. romblen, akin to D. rommelen, G. rumpeln, Dan. rumle; cf. Icel. rymja to roar.]
Rumen: [L. rumen, - inis, the throat.]
Ruminal: [L. ruminalis.]
Ruminant: [L. ruminans, -antis, p. pr.: cf. F. ruminant. See Ruminate.]
Ruminantia: [NL.]
Ruminate: [L. ruminatus, p. p. of ruminari, ruminare, fr. rumen, -inis, throat, akin to ructare to belch, erugere to belch out, Gr. , AS. roccettan.]
Rumination: [L. ruminatio: cf. F. rumination.]
Ruminator: [L.]
Rumkin: [Cf. Rummer, and see -kin.]
Rummage: [For roomage, fr. room; hence originally, a making room, a packing away closely. See Room.]
Rummer: [D. roemer, romer, akin to G. römer, Sw. remmare; perhaps properly, Roman.]
Rummy: [See Rum, a.]
Rumor: [F. rumeur, L. rumor; cf. rumificare, rumitare to rumor, Skr. ru to cry.]
Rumorous: [Cf. OF. rumoreux, It. rumoroso, romoroso.]
Rump: [OE. rumpe; akin to D. romp trunk, body, LG. rump, G. rumpf, Dan. rumpe rump, Icel. rumpr, Sw. rumpa rump, tail.]
Rumple: [Cf. rimple, and D. rimpelen to wrinkle, rompelig rough, uneven, G. rümpfen to wrinkle, MHG. rümphen, OHG. rimpfan, Gr. "ra`mfos the crooked beak of birds of prey, to roam.]
Run: [OE. rinnen, rennen (imp. ran, p. p. runnen, ronnen). AS. rinnan to flow (imp. ran, p. p. gerunnen), and iernan, irnan, to run (imp. orn, arn, earn, p. p. urnen); akin to D. runnen, rennen, OS. & OHG. rinnan, G. rinnen, rennen, Icel. renna, rinna, Sw. rinna, ränna, Dan. rinde, rende, Goth. rinnan, and perh. to L. oriri to rise, Gr. 'orny`nai to stir up, rouse, Skr. ṛ (cf. Origin), or perh. to L. rivus brook (cf. Rival). √11. Cf. Ember, a., Rennet.]
Runagate: [F. renégat, Prov. renegat. LL. renegatus; confused with E. run and gate a way. See Renegade.]
Runcation: [L. runcatio, fr. runcare to weed out.]
Runcinate: [L. runcinatus, p. p. of runcinare to plane off, fr. runcina a plane.]
Rundel: [Cf. Rindle.]
Rundel: [Cf. Rundle.]
Rundle: [E. round. Cf. Rondle.]
Rundlet: [Dim. of OF. rondele a little tun, fr. rond round. See Round, and cf. Roundlet, Runlet.]
Rune: [AS. rūn a rune, a secret, a mystery; akin to Icel. rūn, OHG. & Goth. rūna a secret, secret colloquy, G. & Dan. rune rune, and probably to Gr. 'ereyna^n to search for. Cf. Roun to whisper.]
Rung: [OE. ronge, AS. hrung, a staff, rod, pole; akin to G. runge a short, thick piece of iron or wood, OD. ronghe a prop, support, Icel. röng a rib in a ship, Goth. Hrugga a staff.]
Runlet: [Run + -let.]
Runnel: [From Run. Cf. Rindle.]
Runner: [From Run.]
Runology: [Rune + -logy.]
Runt: [Scot. runt an old cow, an old, withered woman, a hardened stem or stalk, the trunk of a tree; cf. D. rund a bullock, an ox or cow, G. rind. Cf. Rother, a.]
Rupee: [Hind. rūpiyah, fr. Skr. rūpya silver, coined silver or gold, handsome.]
Rupellary: [From L. rupes a rock.]
Rupia: [NL., fr. G. filth, dirt.]
Rupicola: [NL., fr. L. rupes, gen. rupis, a rock + colere to inhabit.]
Ruption: [L. ruptio, fr. rumpere, ruptum, to break.]
Ruptuary: [Cf. Roturier.]
Rupture: [L. ruptura, fr. rumpere, ruptum to break: cf. F. rupture. See Reave, and cf. Rout a defeat.]
Rural: [F., fr. L. ruralis, fr. rus, ruris, the country. Cf. Room space, Rustic.]
Rurales: [NL.]
Rurality: [Cf. LL. ruralitas.]
Ruricolist: [L. ruricola; rus, ruris, the country + colere to inhabit.]
Ruridecanal: [L. rus, ruris the country + decanus the chief of ten. See Dean.]
Rurigenous: [L. rurigena; rus, ruris, the country + genere, gignere, to bring forth, pass., to be born.]
Ruse: [F., fr. OF. reüser, rehuser, to turn aside, to shuffle, retreat, fr. L. recusare to refuse; pref. re- again + causa cause. See Cause, and cf. Recusant.]
Rush: [OE. rusche, rische, resche, AS. risce, akin to LG. rusk, risch, D. & G. rusch; all probably fr. L. ruscum butcher's broom; akin to Goth. raus reed, G. rohr.]
Rush: [OE. ruschen; cf. AS. hryscan to make a noise, D. ruischen to rustle, G. rauschen, MHG. rūschen to rush, to rustle, LG. rusken, OSw. ruska, Icel. & Sw. ruska to shake, Dan. ruske to shake, and E. rouse.]
Rushiness: [From Rushy.]
Rusine: [NL. rusa, the name of the genus, Malay rūsa deer.]
Rusk: [Sp. rosca de mar sea rusks, a kind of biscuit, rosca properly meaning, a screw, spiral.]
Rusma: [Corrupt. from Turk. khyryzma a paste used as a depilatory, fr. Gr. an unguent; cf. F. rusma.]
Russet: [F. rousset, dim. of roux red, L. russus (for rudtus, rudhtus), akin to E. red. See Red, and cf. Roussette.]
Russification: [Russia + L. -ficare (in comp.) to make. See -fy.]
Russify: [Cf. F. russifier. See -fy.]
Russophile: [Russia + Gr. filei^n to love: cf. F. russophile.]
Russophobe: [Russia + Gr. fobei^n to fear.]
Rust: [AS. rust; akin to D. roest, G. & Sw. rost, Icel. ryð; -- named from its color, and akin to E. red. √113. See Red.]
Rust: [AS. rustian.]
Rustic: [L. rusticus, fr. rus, ruris, the country: cf. F. rustique. See Rural.]
Rusticate: [L. rusticaticus, p. p. of rusticari to rusticate. See Rustic.]
Rustication: [L. rusticatio.]
Rusticity: [L. rusticitas: cf. F. rusticité.]
Rustle: [AS. hristlan to rustle; or cf. Sw. rusta to stir, make a riot, or E. rush, v.]
Rusty: [AS. rustig.]
Rut: [F. rut, OF. ruit, L. rugitus a roaring, fr. rugire to roar; -- so called from the noise made by deer in rutting time.]
Rut: [variant of route.]
Rutaceous: [L. rutaceous, from ruta rue. See Rue the plant.]
Ruth: [From Rue, v.: cf. Icel. hryggð, hrygð.]
Ruthenium: [NL. So named from the Ruthenians, a Little Russian people, as coming from Russia, the metal having been found in the Ural mountains.]
Rutic: [Cf. Rutaceous.]
Rutilant: [L. rutilans, p. pr. of rutilare to have a reddish glow, fr. rutilus red: cf. F. rutilant.]
Rutilate: [L. rutilare, rutilatum.]
Rutile: [L. rutilus red, inclining to golden yellow.]
Rutter: [D. ruiter a rider. Cf. Ruttier.]
Rutter: [From Rut.]
Ruttier: [F. routier, fr. route a road. See Route.]
Rutty: [See Root.]
Rye: [OE. rie, reie, AS. ryge; akin to Icel. rugr, Sw. råg, Dan. rug, D. rogge, OHG. rocco, roggo, G. rocken, roggen, Lith. rugei, Russ. roje, and perh. to Gr. 'o`ryza rice. Cf. Rice.]
Rynd: [Etymol. uncertain.]
Ryot: [Ar. & Hind. ra'iyat, the same word as ra'iyah, a subject, tenant, peasant. See Rayah.]
Rypophagous: [Gr. "ry`pos filth + fagei^n to eat.]
Ryth: [Cf. AS. rið brook.]
Rytina: [NL., fr. Gr. "ryti`s a wrinkle.]