Chapter 1762

Tree bear (Zo\'94l.) , the raccoon. [Local, U.S.] -- Tree beetle (Zo\'94l.) any one of numerous species of beetles which feed on the leaves of trees and shrubs, as the May beetles, the rose beetle, the rose chafer, and the goldsmith beetle. -- Tree bug (Zo\'94l.) , any one of numerous species of hemipterous insects which live upon, and suck the sap of, trees and shrubs. They belong to Arma , Pentatoma , Rhaphigaster , and allied genera. -- Tree cat (Zool.) , the common paradoxure ( Paradoxurus musang ). -- Tree clover (Bot.) , a tall kind of melilot ( Melilotus alba ). See Melilot . -- Tree crab (Zo\'94l.) , the purse crab. See under Purse . -- Tree creeper (Zo\'94l.) , any one of numerous species of arboreal creepers belonging to Certhia , Climacteris , and allied genera. See Creeper , 3. -- Tree cricket (Zo\'94l.) , a nearly white arboreal American cricket ( Ecanthus niv&oe;us ) which is noted for its loud stridulation; -- called also white cricket . -- Tree crow (Zo\'94l.) , any one of several species of Old World crows belonging to Crypsirhina and allied genera, intermediate between the true crows and the jays. The tail is long, and the bill is curved and without a tooth. -- Tree dove (Zo\'94l.) any one of several species of East Indian and Asiatic doves belonging to Macropygia and allied genera. They have long and broad tails, are chiefly arboreal in their habits, and feed mainly on fruit. -- Tree duck (Zo\'94l.) , any one of several species of ducks belonging to Dendrocygna and allied genera. These ducks have a long and slender neck and a long hind toe. They are arboreal in their habits, and are found in the tropical parts of America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. -- Tree fern (Bot.) , an arborescent fern having a straight trunk, sometimes twenty or twenty-five feet high, or even higher, and bearing a cluster of fronds at the top. Most of the existing species are tropical. -- Tree fish (Zo\'94l.) , a California market fish ( Sebastichthys serriceps ). -- Tree frog . (Zo\'94l.) (a) Same as Tree toad . (b) Any one of numerous species of Old World frogs belonging to Chiromantis , Rhacophorus , and allied genera of the family Ranid\'91 . Their toes are furnished with suckers for adhesion. The flying frog (see under Flying ) is an example. -- Tree goose (Zo\'94l.) , the bernicle goose. -- Tree hopper (Zo\'94l.) , any one of numerous species of small leaping hemipterous insects which live chiefly on the branches and twigs of trees, and injure them by sucking the sap. Many of them are very odd in shape, the prothorax being often prolonged upward or forward in the form of a spine or crest. -- Tree jobber (Zo\'94l.) , a woodpecker. [Obs.] -- Tree kangaroo . (Zo\'94l.) See Kangaroo . -- Tree lark (Zo\'94l.) , the tree pipit. [Prov. Eng.] -- Tree lizard (Zo\'94l.) , any one of a group of Old World arboreal lizards ( Dendrosauria ) comprising the chameleons. -- Tree lobster . (Zo\'94l.) Same as Tree crab , above. -- Tree louse (Zo\'94l.) , any aphid; a plant louse. -- Tree moss . (Bot.) (a) Any moss or lichen growing on trees. (b) Any species of moss in the form of a miniature tree. -- Tree mouse (Zo\'94l.) , any one of several species of African mice of the subfamily Dendromyin\'91 . They have long claws and habitually live in trees. -- Tree nymph , a wood nymph. See Dryad . -- Tree of a saddle , a saddle frame. -- Tree of heaven (Bot.) , an ornamental tree ( Ailantus glandulosus ) having long, handsome pinnate leaves, and greenish flowers of a disagreeable odor. -- Tree of life (Bot.) , a tree of the genus Thuja; arbor vit\'91. -- Tree onion (Bot.) , a species of garlic ( Allium proliferum ) which produces bulbs in place of flowers, or among its flowers. -- Tree oyster (Zo\'94l.) , a small American oyster ( Ostrea folium ) which adheres to the roots of the mangrove tree; -- called also raccoon oyster . -- Tree pie (Zo\'94l.) , any species of Asiatic birds of the genus Dendrocitta . The tree pies are allied to the magpie. -- Tree pigeon (Zo\'94l.) , any one of numerous species of longwinged arboreal pigeons native of Asia, Africa, and Australia, and belonging to Megaloprepia , Carpophaga , and allied genera. -- Tree pipit . (Zo\'94l.) See under Pipit . -- Tree porcupine (Zo\'94l.) , any one of several species of Central and South American arboreal porcupines belonging to the genera Ch\'91tomys and Sphingurus . They have an elongated and somewhat prehensile tail, only four toes on the hind feet, and a body covered with short spines mixed with bristles. One South American species ( S. villosus ) is called also couiy ; another ( S. prehensilis ) is called also c&oe;ndou . -- Tree rat (Zo\'94l.) , any one of several species of large ratlike West Indian rodents belonging to the genera Capromys and Plagiodon . They are allied to the porcupines. -- Tree serpent (Zo\'94l.) , a tree snake. -- Tree shrike (Zo\'94l.) , a bush shrike. -- Tree snake (Zo\'94l.) , any one of numerous species of snakes of the genus Dendrophis . They live chiefly among the branches of trees, and are not venomous. -- Tree sorrel (Bot.) , a kind of sorrel ( Rumex Lunaria ) which attains the stature of a small tree, and bears greenish flowers. It is found in the Canary Islands and Teneriffe. -- Tree sparrow (Zo\'94l.) any one of several species of small arboreal sparrows, especially the American tree sparrow ( Spizella monticola ), and the common European species ( Passer montanus ). -- Tree swallow (Zo\'94l.) , any one of several species of swallows of the genus Hylochelidon which lay their eggs in holes in dead trees. They inhabit Australia and adjacent regions. Called also martin in Australia. -- Tree swift (Zo\'94l.) , any one of several species of swifts of the genus Dendrochelidon which inhabit the East Indies and Southern Asia. -- Tree tiger (Zo\'94l.) , a leopard. -- Tree toad (Zo\'94l.) , any one of numerous species of amphibians belonging to Hyla and allied genera of the family Hylid\'91 . They are related to the common frogs and toads, but have the tips of the toes expanded into suckers by means of which they cling to the bark and leaves of trees. Only one species ( Hyla arborea ) is found in Europe, but numerous species occur in America and Australia. The common tree toad of the Northern United States ( H. versicolor ) is noted for the facility with which it changes its colors. Called also tree frog . See also Piping frog , under Piping , and Cricket frog , under Cricket . -- Tree warbler (Zo\'94l.) , any one of several species of arboreal warblers belonging to Phylloscopus and allied genera. -- Tree wool (Bot.) , a fine fiber obtained from the leaves of pine trees.

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Tree (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Treed (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Treeing .] 1. To drive to a tree; to cause to ascend a tree; as, a dog trees a squirrel .

J. Burroughs.

2. To place upon a tree; to fit with a tree; to stretch upon a tree; as, to tree a boot . See Tree , n. , 3.

Treebeard <Xpage=1534>

Tree"beard` (?) , n. (Bot.) A pendulous branching lichen ( Usnea barbata ); -- so called from its resemblance to hair.

Treeful <Xpage=1534>

Tree"ful (?) , n. ; pl. Treefuls (<?/) . The quantity or number which fills a tree.

Treeless <Xpage=1534>

Tree"less , a Destitute of trees.

C. Kingsley.

Treen <Xpage=1534>

Treen (?) , a. [AS. tre\'a2wen .] 1. Made of wood; wooden. [Obs.] " Treen cups."

Camden.

2. Relating to, or drawn from, trees. [Obs.]

Spenser.

Treen liquors, especially that of the date. Evelyn.

Treen <Xpage=1534>

Treen , obs. pl. of Tree . " The shady treen ."

Fairfax.

Treenail <Xpage=1534>

Tree"nail` (?) , n. [Tree + nail.] (Shipbuilding) A long wooden pin used in fastening the planks of a vessel to the timbers or to each other. [Written also trenail , and trunnel .]

Trefle <Xpage=1534>

Tre"fle (?) , n. [F. tr\'82fle . See Trefoil .] (Fort.) A species of time; -- so called from its resemblance in form to a trefoil.

Tr\'82fl\'82 <Xpage=1534>

Tr\'82`fl\'82" (?) , a. [F. tr\'82fl\'82 . See Trefoil .] (Her.) Having a three-lobed extremity or extremities, as a cross; also, more rarely, ornamented with trefoils projecting from the edges, as a bearing.

Trefoil <Xpage=1534>

Tre"foil (?) , n. [L. tres three + E. foil leaf; cf. F. fr\'8afle , It. trifoglio , L. trifolium . See Tri- , Foil leaf, and cf. Trifoly .] 1. (Bot.) Any plant of the genus Trifolium , which includes the white clover, red clover, etc.; -- less properly, applied also to the nonesuch, or black medic. See Clover , and Medic .

2. (Arch.) An ornamental foliation consisting of three divisions, or foils.

3. (Her.) A charge representing the clover leaf.

Trefoiled <Xpage=1534>

Tre"foiled` (?) , a. (Her.) Same as Tr\'82fl\'82 .

Treget <Xpage=1534>

Treg"et (?) , n. [See Tregetour .] Guile; trickery. [Obs.]

Rom. of R.

Tregetour <Xpage=1534>

Treg"et*our (?) , n. [OE. tresgeteor . See Trans- , and Jet a shooting forth.] A juggler who produces illusions by the use of elaborate machinery. [Obs.]

Divers appearances Such as these subtle tregetours play. Chaucer.

Tregetry <Xpage=1534>

Treg"et*ry (?) , n. Trickery; also, a trick. [Obs.]

Rom. of R.

Trehala <Xpage=1534>

Tre*ha"la (?) , n. (Chem.) An amorphous variety of manna obtained from the nests and cocoons of a Syrian coleopterous insect ( Larinus maculatus , L. nidificans , etc.) which feeds on the foliage of a variety of thistle. It is used as an article of food, and is called also nest sugar .

Trehalose <Xpage=1534>

Tre"ha*lose` (?) , n. (Chem.) Mycose; -- so called because sometimes obtained from trehala .

Treillage <Xpage=1534>

Treil"lage (?) , n. [F. treillage . See Trellis .] Latticework for supporting vines, etc.; an espalier; a trellis.

Spectator.

I shall plant the roses against my treillage to-morrow. Walpole.

Trellis <Xpage=1534>

Trel"lis (?) , n. [OE. relis , F. treillis , fr. treille vine arbor, fr. L. tricla , triclea , triclia , a bower, arbor, summer house.] A structure or frame of crossbarred work, or latticework, used for various purposes, as for screens or for supporting plants.

Trellised <Xpage=1534>

Trel"lised (?) , a. Having a trellis or trellises.

Cottages trellised over with exotic plants. Jeffrey.

Tremando <Xpage=1534>

Tre*man"do (?) , a. [It.] (Mus.) Trembling; -- used as a direction to perform a passage with a general shaking of the whole chord.

Trematode <Xpage=1534>

Trem"a*tode (?) , n. (Zo\'94l.) One of the Trematodea. Also used adjectively.

Trematodea <Xpage=1534>

Trem`a*to"de*a (?) , n. pl. [NL., from Gr. <?/ having holes, from <?/, <?/, a hole.] (Zo\'94l.) An extensive order of parasitic worms. They are found in the internal cavities of animals belonging to all classes. Many species are found, also, on the gills and skin of fishes. A few species are parasitic on man, and some, of which the fluke is the most important, are injurious parasites of domestic animals. The trematodes usually have a flattened body covered with a chitinous skin, and are furnished with two or more suckers for adhesion. Most of the species are hermaphrodite. Called also Trematoda , and Trematoidea . See Fluke , Tristoma , and Cercaria .

Trematoid <Xpage=1534>

Trem"a*toid (?) , a. [From Gr. <?/, <?/, a hole + <?/ form.] (Zo\'94l.) f or pertaining to the Trematodea. See Illustration in Appendix.

Tremble <Xpage=1534>

Trem"ble (?) , v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Trembled (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Trembling (?) .] [F. trembler , fr. L. tremulus trembling, tremulous, fr. tremere to shake, tremble; akin to Gr. <?/, Lith. trimti . Cf. Tremulous , Tremor .] 1. To shake involuntarily, as with fear, cold, or weakness; to quake; to quiver; to shiver; to shudder; -- said of a person or an animal.

I tremble still with fear. Shak.

Frighted Turnus trembled as he spoke. Dryden.

2. To totter; to shake; -- said of a thing.

The Mount of Sinai, whose gray top Shall tremble . Milton.

3. To quaver or shake, as sound; to be tremulous; as the voice trembles .

Tremble <Xpage=1534>

Trem"ble , n. An involuntary shaking or quivering.

I am all of a tremble when I think of it. W. Black.

Trembler <Xpage=1534>

Trem"bler (?) , n. One who trembles.

Trembling <Xpage=1534>

Trem"bling (?) , a. Shaking; tottering; quivering. -- Trem"bling*ly , adv.

Trembling poplar (Bot.) , the aspen.

Tremella <Xpage=1534>

Tre*mel"la (?) , n. [NL., fr. L. tremere , to tremble: cf. It. tremella , F. tremelle .] (Bot.) A genus of gelatinous fungi found in moist grounds.

Tremendous <Xpage=1534>

Tre*men"dous (?) , a. [L. tremendus that is to be trembled at, fearful, fr. tremere to tremble. See Tremble .] Fitted to excite fear or terror; such as may astonish or terrify by its magnitude, force, or violence; terrible; dreadful; as, a tremendous wind; a tremendous shower; a tremendous shock or fall.

A tremendous mischief was a foot. Motley.

Syn. -- Terrible; dreadful; frightful; terrific; horrible; awful.

-- Tre*men"dous*ly , adv. -- Tre*men"dous*ness , n.

Tremex <Xpage=1534>

Tre"mex (?) , n. [NL.] (Zo\'94l.) A genus of large hymenopterous insects allied to the sawflies. The female lays her eggs in holes which she bores in the trunks of trees with her large and long ovipositor, and the larva bores in the wood. See Illust . of Horntail .

&hand; The pigeon tremex ( Tremex columba ), a common American species, infests the elm, pear, and other trees.

Tremolando <Xpage=1534>

Tre*mo*lan"do (?) , a. [It.] (Mus.) Same as Tremando .

Tremolite <Xpage=1534>

Trem"o*lite , n. [From Tremola , a valley in the Alps, where it was discovered.] (Min.) A white variety of amphibole, or hornblende, occurring in long, bladelike crystals, and coarsely fibrous masses.

Tremolo <Xpage=1534>

Tre"mo*lo (?) , n. [It. Cf. Tremulous .] (Mus.) (a) The rapid reiteration of tones without any apparent cessation, so as to produce a tremulous effect. (b) A certain contrivance in an organ, which causes the notes to sound with rapid pulses or beats, producing a tremulous effect; -- called also tremolant , and tremulant .

Tremor <Xpage=1534>

Tre"mor (?) , n. [L., from tremere to tremble. See Tremble , v. ] A trembling; a shivering or shaking; a quivering or vibratory motion; as, the tremor of a person who is weak, infirm, or old .

He fell into an universal tremor of all his joints. Harvey.

Tremulant, Tremulent <Xpage=1534>

Trem"u*lant (?) , Trem"u*lent (?) , a. Tremulous; trembling; shaking. [R.] " With tremulent white rod."

Carlyle.

Tremulous <Xpage=1534>

Trem"u*lous (?) , a. [L. tremulus , fr. tremere to tremble. See Tremble .] 1. Shaking; shivering; quivering; as, a tremulous limb; a tremulous motion of the hand or the lips; the tremulous leaf of the poplar .

2. Affected with fear or timidity; trembling.

The tender, tremulous Christian. Dr. H. More.

-- Trem"u*lous*ly , adv. -- Trem"u*lous*ness , n.

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Tren <Xpage=1535>

Tren (?) , n. [See Treen wooden.] A fish spear. [Obs.]

Ainsworth.

Trenail <Xpage=1535>

Tre"nail` (?) , n. (Shipbuilding) Same as Treenail .

Trench <Xpage=1535>

Trench (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Trenched (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Trenching .] [OF. trenchier to cut, F. trancher ; akin to Pr. trencar , trenchar , Sp. trinchar , It. trinciare ; of uncertain origin.] 1. To cut; to form or shape by cutting; to make by incision, hewing, or the like.

The wide wound that the boar had trenched In his soft flank. Shak.

This weak impress of love is as a figure Trenched in ice, which with an hour's heat Dissolves to water, and doth lose its form. Shak.

2. (Fort.) To fortify by cutting a ditch, and raising a rampart or breastwork with the earth thrown out of the ditch; to intrench.

Pope.

No more shall trenching war channel her fields. Shak.

3. To cut furrows or ditches in; as, to trench land for the purpose of draining it .

4. To dig or cultivate very deeply, usually by digging parallel contiguous trenches in succession, filling each from the next; as, to trench a garden for certain crops .

Trench <Xpage=1535>

Trench , v. i. 1. To encroach; to intrench.

Does it not seem as if for a creature to challenge to itself a boundless attribute, were to trench upon the prerogative of the divine nature? I. Taylor.

2. To have direction; to aim or tend. [R.]

Bacon.

To trench at , to make trenches against; to approach by trenches, as a town in besieging it. [Obs.]

Like powerful armies, trenching at a town By slow and silent, but resistless, sap. Young.

Trench <Xpage=1535>

Trench , n. [OE. trenche , F. tranch\'82e . See Trench , v. t. ] 1. A long, narrow cut in the earth; a ditch; as, a trench for draining land .

Mortimer.

2. An alley; a narrow path or walk cut through woods, shrubbery, or the like. [Obs.]

In a trench , forth in the park, goeth she. Chaucer.