Chapter 1276

Rec"re*ment (r?k"r?*m e nt) , n. [L. recrementum ; pref. re- re- + cernere , cretum , to separate, sift: cf. F. r\'82cr\'82ment .] 1. Superfluous matter separated from that which is useful; dross; scoria; as, the recrement of ore .

2. (Med.) (a) Excrement. [Obs.] (a) A substance secreted from the blood and again absorbed by it.

Recremental <Xpage=1201>

Rec`re*men"tal (-m?n"t a l) , a. Recrementitious.

Recrementitial <Xpage=1201>

Rec`re*men*ti"tial (-m?n*t?sh" a l) , a. [Cf. F. r\'82cr\'82mentitiel .] (Med.) Of the nature of a recrement. See Recrement , 2 (b) . " Recrementitial fluids."

Dunglison.

Recrementitious <Xpage=1201>

Rec`re*men*ti"tious (-t?sh"?s) , a. Of or pertaining to recrement; consisting of recrement or dross.

Boyle.

Recriminate <Xpage=1201>

Re*crim"i*nate (r?*kr?m"?*n?t) , v. i. [Pref. re- + criminate : cf. F. r\'82criminer ,LL. recriminare .] To return one charge or accusation with another; to chargeback fault or crime upon an accuser.

It is not my business to recriminate , hoping sufficiently to<?/ clear myself in this matter. Bp. Stillingfleet.

Recriminate <Xpage=1201>

Re*crim"i*nate , v. t. To accuse in return.

South.

Recrimination <Xpage=1201>

Re*crim`i*na"tion (-n?"sh?n) , n. [F. r\'82crimination , LL. recriminatio .] The act of recriminating; an accusation brought by the accused against the accuser; a counter accusation.

Accusations and recriminations passed back ward and forward between the contending parties. Macaulay.

Recriminative <Xpage=1201>

Re*crim"i*na*tive (-n?*t?v) , a. Recriminatory.

Recriminator <Xpage=1201>

Re*crim"i*na`tor (-n?`t?r) , n. One who recriminates.

Recriminatory <Xpage=1201>

Re*crim"i*na*to*ry (-n?*t?*r?) , a. [Cf. F. r\'82criminatoire .] Having the quality of recrimination; retorting accusation; recriminating.

Recross <Xpage=1201>

Re*cross" (r?*kr?s";115) , v. t. To cross a second time.

Recrudency <Xpage=1201>

Re*cru"den*cy (r?*kr?"d e n*s?) , n. Recrudescence.

Recrudescence rkrdss e ns, Recrudescency <Xpage=1201>

Re`cru*des"cence (r?`kr?*d?s"s e ns) , Re`cru*des`cen*cy (-d?s"s e n*s?) , n. [Cf. F. recrudescence .]

1. The state or condition of being recrudescent.

A recrudescence of barbarism may condemn it [land] to chronic poverty and waste. Duke of Argyll.

2. (Med.) Increased severity of a disease after temporary remission.

Dunglison.

Recrudescent <Xpage=1201>

Re`cru*des"cent (-s e nt) , a. [L. recrudescens , -entis , p.pr. of recrudescere to become raw again; pref. re- re- + crudescere to become hard or raw: cf. F. recrudescent .] 1. Growing raw, sore, or painful again.

2. Breaking out again after temporary abatement or supression; as, a recrudescent epidemic .

Recruit <Xpage=1201>

Re*cruit" (r?*kr?t") , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Recruited ; p. pr. & vb. n. Recruiting .] [F. recruter , corrupted (under influence of recrue recruiting, recruit, from recro<?/tre , p.p. recr<?/ , to grow again) from an older recluter , properly, to patch, to mend (a garment); pref. re- + OF. clut piece, piece of cloth; cf. Icel. kl<?/t<?/ kerchief, E. clout .] 1. To repair by fresh supplies, as anything wasted; to remedy lack or deficiency in; as, food recruits the flesh; fresh air and exercise recruit the spirits.

Her cheeks glow the brighter, recruiting their color. Glanvill.

2. Hence, to restore the wasted vigor of; to renew in strength or health; to reinvigorate.

3. To supply with new men, as an army; to fill up or make up by enlistment; as, he recruited two regiments; the army was recruited for a campaign ; also, to muster; to enlist; as, he recruited fifty men .

M. Arnold.

Recruit <Xpage=1201>

Re*cruit" , v. i. 1. To gain new supplies of anything wasted; to gain health, flesh, spirits, or the like; to recuperate; as, lean cattle recruit in fresh pastures .

2. To gain new supplies of men for military or other service; to raise or enlist new soldiers; to enlist troops.

Recruit <Xpage=1201>

Re*cruit" , n. 1. A supply of anything wasted or exhausted; a re\'89nforcement.

The state is to have recruits to its strength, and remedies to its distempers. Burke.

2. Specifically, a man enlisted for service in the army; a newly enlisted soldier.

Recruiter <Xpage=1201>

Re*cruit"er , n. One who, or that which, recruits.

Recruitment <Xpage=1201>

Re*cruit"ment (-m e nt) , n. The act or process of recruiting; especially, the enlistment of men for an army.

Recrystallization <Xpage=1201>

Re*crys`tal*li*za"tion (r?*kr?s`t a l?*z?"sh?n) , n. (Chem. & Min.) The process or recrystallizing.

Recrystallize <Xpage=1201>

Re*crys"tal*lize (r?*kr?s"t a l*l?z) , v. i. & t. (Chem. & Min.) To crystallize again.

Henry.

Rectal <Xpage=1201>

Rec"tal (r?k"t a l) , a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the rectum; in the region of the rectum.

Rectangle <Xpage=1201>

Rec"tan`gle (r?k"t??`g'l) , n. [F., fr. L. rectus right + angulus angle. See Right , and Angle .] (Geom.) A four-sided figure having only right angles; a right-angled parallelogram.

&hand; As the area of a rectangle is expressed by the product of its two dimensions, the term rectangle is sometimes used for product ; as, the rectangle of a and b , that is, ab .

Rectangle <Xpage=1201>

Rec"tan`gle , a. Rectangular. [R.]

Rectangled <Xpage=1201>

Rec"tan`gled (-g'ld) , a. Rectangular.

Hutton.

Rectangular <Xpage=1201>

Rec*tan"gu*lar (r?k*t?n"g?*l?r) , a. [CF. F. rectangulaire .] Right-angled; having one or more angles of ninety degrees. -- Rec*tan"gu*lar*ly (r<?/k*t<?/n"g<?/*l<?/r*l<?/) , adv. -- Rec*tan"gu*lar*ness , n.

Rectangularity <Xpage=1201>

Rec*tan`gu*lar"i*ty (-l?r"?*t?) , n. The quality or condition of being rectangular, or right-angled.

Recti- <Xpage=1201>

Rec"ti- (r?k"t?*) . [L. rectus straight.] A combining form signifying straight ; as, recti lineal, having straight lines; recti nerved .

Rectifiable <Xpage=1201>

Rec"ti*fi`a*ble (r?k"t?*f?`?*b'l) , a. 1. Capable of being rectified; as, a rectifiable mistake .

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2. (Math.) Admitting, as a curve, of the construction of a straight l<?/<?/e equal in length to any definite portion of the curve.

Rectification <Xpage=1202>

Rec`ti*fi*ca"tion (r?k`t?*f?*k?1sh?n) , n. [Cf. F. rectification .] 1. The act or operation of rectifying; as, the rectification of an error; the rectification of spirits.

After the rectification of his views, he was incapable of compromise with profounder shapes of error. De Quincey.

2. (Geom.) The determination of a straight line whose length is equal a portion of a curve.

Rectification of a globe (Astron.) , its adjustment preparatory to the solution of a proposed problem.

Rectificator <Xpage=1202>

Rec"ti*fi*ca`tor (r?k"t?*f?*k?`t?r) , n. (Chem.) That which rectifies or refines; esp., a part of a distilling apparatus in which the more volatile portions are separated from the less volatile by the process of evaporation and condensation; a rectifier.

Rectifier <Xpage=1202>

Rec"ti*fi`er (r?k"t?*f?`?r) , n. 1. One who, or that which, rectifies.

2. Specifically: (a) (Naut.) An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship. (b) (Chem.) A rectificator. <-- (Elec.) A device to convert alternating current to direct current. -->

Rectify <Xpage=1202>

Rec"ti*fy (-f?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Rectified (-f?d) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Rectifying (-f?`?ng) .] [F. rectifier , LL. rectificare ; L. rectus right + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See Right , and -fy .] 1. To make or set right; to correct from a wrong, erroneous, or false state; to amend; as, to rectify errors, mistakes, or abuses; to rectify the will, the judgment, opinions; to rectify disorders.

I meant to rectify my conscience. Shak.

This was an error of opinion which a conflicting opinion would have rectified . Burke.

2. (Chem.) To refine or purify by repeated distillation or sublimation, by which the fine parts of a substance are separated from the grosser; as, to rectify spirit of wine .

3. (Com.) To produce ( as factitious gin or brandy) by redistilling low wines or ardent spirits (whisky, rum, etc.), flavoring substances, etc., being added.

<-- (Elec.) To convert (alternating current) to direct current. -->

To rectify a globe , to adjust it in order to prepare for the solution of a proposed problem.

Syn. -- To amend; emend; correct; better; mend; reform; redress; adjust; regulate; improve. See Amend .

Rectilineal -ln a l, Rectilinear <Xpage=1202>

Rec`ti*lin"e*al (-l?n"?* a l) , Rec`ti*lin"e*ar (-l?n"?*?r) , a. [ Recti- + lineal , linear .] Straight; consisting of a straight line or lines; bounded by straight lines; as, a rectineal angle; a rectilinear figure or course. -- Rec`ti*lin"e*al*ly , adv. -- Rec`ti*lin"e*ar*ly , adv.

Rectilinearity <Xpage=1202>

Rec`ti*lin`e*ar"i*ty (-?r"?*t?) , n. The quality or state of being rectilinear.

Coleridge.

Rectilineous <Xpage=1202>

Rec`ti*lin"e*ous (-?s) , a. Rectilinear. [Obs.]

Ray.

Rectinerved <Xpage=1202>

Rec"ti*nerved` (r?k"t?*n?rrvd`) , a. [ Recti- + nerve .] (Bot.) Having the veins or nerves straight; -- said of leaves.

Rection <Xpage=1202>

Rec"tion (r?k"sh?n) , n. [L. rectio , fr. regere to rule or govern.] (Gram.) See Government , n. , 7.

Gibbs.

Rectirostral <Xpage=1202>

Rec`ti*ros"tral (r?k`t?*r?s"tr a l) , a. [ Recti- + rostral .] (Zo\'94l.) Having a straight beak.

Rectiserial <Xpage=1202>

Rec`ti*se"ri*al (-s?"r?* a l) , a. [ Recti- + serial .] (Bot.) Arranged in exactly vertical ranks, as the leaves on stems of many kinds; -- opposed to curviserial .

Rectitis <Xpage=1202>

Rec*ti"tis (r?k*t?"t?s) , n. [NL. See Rectum , and -itis .] (Med.) Proctitis.

Dunglison.

Rectitude <Xpage=1202>

Rec"ti*tude (r?k"t?*t?d) , n. [L. rectitudo , fr. rectus right, straight: cf. F. rectitude . See Right .] 1. Straightness. [R.]

Johnson.

2. Rightness of principle or practice; exact conformity to truth, or to the rules prescribed for moral conduct, either by divine or human laws; uprightness of mind; uprightness; integrity; honesty; justice.

3. Right judgment. [R.]

Sir G. C. Lewis.

Syn. -- See Justice .

Recto- <Xpage=1202>

Rec"to- (r?k"t?*) . A combining form indicating connection with , or relation to , the rectum ; as, recto -vesical .

Recto <Xpage=1202>

Rec"to , n. [Abbrev. fr. LL. breve de recto . See Right .] (Law) A writ of right.

Recto <Xpage=1202>

Rec"to , n. [Cf. F. recto .] (Print.) The right-hand page; -- opposed to verso .

Rector <Xpage=1202>

Rec"tor (r?k"t?r) , n. [L., fr. regere , rectum , to lead straight, to rule: cf. F. recteur . See Regiment , Right .]

1. A ruler or governor. [R.]

God is the supreme rector of the world. Sir M. Hale.

2. (a) (Ch. of Eng.) A clergyman who has the charge and cure of a parish, and has the tithes, etc.; the clergyman of a parish where the tithes are not impropriate. See the Note under Vicar. Blackstone . (b) (Prot. Epis. Ch.) A clergyman in charge of a parish.

3. The head master of a public school. [Scot.]

4. The chief elective officer of some universities, as in France and Scotland; sometimes, the head of a college; as, the Rector of Exeter College, or of Lincoln College, at Oxford .

5. (R.C.CH.) The superior officer or chief of a convent or religious house; and among the Jesuits the superior of a house that is a seminary or college.

Rectoral <Xpage=1202>

Rec"tor*al (- a l) , a. [CF. F. rectoral .] Pertaining to a rector or governor.

Rectorate <Xpage=1202>

Rec"tor*ate (-?t) , n. [LL. rectoratus : cf. F. rectorat .] The office, rank, or station of a rector; rectorship.

Rectoress <Xpage=1202>

Rec"tor*ess , n. 1. A governess; a rectrix.

Drayton.

2. The wife of a rector.

Thackeray.

Rectorial <Xpage=1202>

Rec*to"ri*al (r?k*t?"r?* a l) , a. Pertaining to a rector or a rectory; rectoral.

Shipley.

Rectorship <Xpage=1202>

Rec"tor*ship (r?k"t?r*sh?p) , n. 1. Government; guidance. [Obs.] "The rectorship of judgment."

Shak.

2. The office or rank of a rector; rectorate.

Rectory <Xpage=1202>

Rec"to*ry (-t?*r?) , n. ; pl. Rectories (-r<?/z) . [Cf. OF. rectorie or rectorerie , LL. rectoria .] 1. The province of a rector; a parish church, parsonage, or spiritual living, with all its rights, tithes, and glebes.

2. A rector's mansion; a parsonage house.

Recto-uterine <Xpage=1202>

Rec`to-u"ter*ine (-?"t?r*?n or *?n) , a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to both the rectum and the uterus.

Rectovaginal <Xpage=1202>

Rec`to*vag"i*nal (r?k`t?*v?j"?*n a l) , a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to both the rectum and the vagina.

Recto-vesical <Xpage=1202>

Rec`to-ves"i*cal (-v?s"?*k a l) , a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to both the rectum and the bladder.

Rectress <Xpage=1202>

Rec"tress (r?k"tr?s) , n. A rectoress.

B. Jonson.

Rectrix <Xpage=1202>

Rec"trix (-tr?ks) , n. ; pl. Rectrices (-tr<?/"s<?/z) . [L., fem. of rector .] 1. A governess; a rectoress.

2. (Zo\'94l.) One of the quill feathers of the tail of a bird.

Rectum <Xpage=1202>

Rec"tum (-t?m) , n. [NL. (sc. intestinum ), fr. L. rectus straight. See Right .] (Anat.) The terminal part of the large intestine; -- so named because supposed by the old anatomists to be straight. See Illust . under Digestive .

Rectus <Xpage=1202>

Rec"tus (-t?s) , n. ; pl. Recti (-t<?/) . [NL., fr. L. regere to keep straight.] (Anat.) A straight muscle; as, the recti of the eye .

Recubation <Xpage=1202>

Rec`u*ba"tion (r?k`?*b?"sh?n) , n. [L. recubare to lie upon the back.] Recumbence. [Obs.]

Sir T. Browne.

Recule <Xpage=1202>

Re*cule" (r?*k?l") , v. i. To recoil. [Obs.]

Spenser.

Recule rkl, Reculement <Xpage=1202>

Re*cule" (r?*k?l") , Re*cule"ment (-m e nt) , n. [F. reculement .] Recoil. [Obs.]

Recumb <Xpage=1202>

Re*cumb" (-k?m") , v. i. [L. recumbere ; pref. re- back + cumbere (in comp.), akin to cubare to lie down.] To lean; to recline; to repose. [Obs.]

J. Allen (1761).

Recumbence <Xpage=1202>

Re*cum"bence (r?*k?m"b e ns) , n. The act of leaning, resting, or reclining; the state of being recumbent.

Recumbency <Xpage=1202>

Re*cum"ben*cy (-b e n*s?) , n. Recumbence.

Recumbent <Xpage=1202>

Re*cum"bent (-b e t) , a. [L. recumbens , -entis , p. pr. of recumbere . See Recumb , Incumbent .] Leaning; reclining; lying; as, the recumbent posture of the Romans at their meals . Hence, figuratively; Resting; inactive; idle. -- Re*cum"bent*ly , adv.

Recuperable <Xpage=1202>

Re*cu"per*a*ble (r?*k?"p?r*?*b'l) , a. [Cf.F. r\'82cup<?/rable . See Recover .] Recoverable.

Sir T. Elyot.

Recuperate <Xpage=1202>

Re*cu"per*ate (-?t) , v. i. [ imp. &. p. p. Recuperated (-?`t?d) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Recuperating .] [L. recuperatus ,p.p. of recuperare . See Recover to get again.] To recover health; to regain strength; to convalesce.

Recuperate <Xpage=1202>

Re*cu"per*ate , v. t. To recover; to regain; as, to recuperate the health or strength .

Recuperation <Xpage=1202>

Re*cu`per*a"tion (-?`sh?n) , n.. [L. recuperatio : cf. F. r\'82cup<?/ration .] Recovery, as of anything lost, especially of the health or strength.

Recuperative -tv, Recuperatory <Xpage=1202>

Re*cu"per*a*tive (-?*t?v) , Re*cu"per*a*to*ry (-?*t?*r?) , a. [L. recuperativus , recuperatorius .] Of or pertaining to recuperation; tending to recovery.

Recuperator <Xpage=1202>

Re*cu"per*a`tor (r?*k?"pp?r*?`t?r) , n. [Cf. L. recuperator a recoverer.] (Steel Manuf.) Same as Regenerator .

Recur <Xpage=1202>

Re*cur" (r?*k?r") , v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Recurred (-k?rd") ; p. pr. & vb. n. Recurring .] [L. recurrere ; pref. re- re- + currere to run. See Current .] 1. To come back; to return again or repeatedly; to come again to mind.

When any word has been used to signify an idea, the old idea will recur in the mind when the word is heard. I. Watts.

2. To occur at a stated interval, or according to some regular rule; as, the fever will recur to-night .

3. To resort; to have recourse; to go for help.

If, to avoid succession in eternal existence, they recur to the "punctum stans" of the schools, they will thereby very little help us to a more positive idea of infinite duration. Locke.