Chapter 513

E*mol"u*ment (?) , n. [L. emolumentum , lit., a working out, fr. emoliri to move out, work out; e out + moliri to set in motion, exert one's self, fr. moles a huge, heavy mass: cf. F. \'82molument . See Mole a mound.] The profit arising from office, employment, or labor; gain; compensation; advantage; perquisites, fees, or salary.

A long . . . enjoyment of the emoluments of office. Bancroft.

Emolumental <Xpage=485>

E*mol`u*men"tal (?) , a. Pertaining to an emolument; profitable. [R.]

Evelyn.

Emong, Emongst <Xpage=485>

E*mong" (?) , E*mongst" (?) , (<?/), prep . Among. [Obs.]

Emotion <Xpage=485>

E*mo"tion (?) , n. [L. emovere , emotum , to remove, shake, stir up; e out + movere to move: cf. F. \'82motion . See Move , and cf. Emmove .] A moving of the mind or soul; excitement of the feelings, whether pleasing or painful; disturbance or agitation of mind caused by a specific exciting cause and manifested by some sensible effect on the body.

How different the emotions between departure and return! W. Irving.

Some vague emotion of delight. Tennyson.

Syn. -- Feeling; agitation; tremor; trepidation; perturbation; passion; excitement. -- Emotion , Feeling , Agitation . Feeling is the weaker term, and may be of the body or the mind. Emotion is of the mind alone, being the excited action of some inward susceptibility or feeling; as, an emotion of pity, terror, etc. Agitation may the bodily or mental, and usually arises in the latter case from a vehement struggle between contending desires or emotions. See Passion . " Agitations have but one character, viz., that of violence; emotions vary with the objects that awaken them. There are emotions either of tenderness or anger, either gentle or strong, either painful or pleasing."

Crabb.

Emotioned <Xpage=485>

E*mo"tioned (?) , a. Affected with emotion. [R.] "The emotioned soul."

Sir W. Scott.

Emotional <Xpage=485>

E*mo"tion*al (?) , a. Pertaining to, or characterized by, emotion; excitable; easily moved; sensational; as, an emotional nature .

Emotionalism <Xpage=485>

E*mo"tion*al*ism (?) , n. The cultivation of an emotional state of mind; tendency to regard things in an emotional manner.

Emotionalize <Xpage=485>

E*mo"tion*al*ize (?) , v. t. To give an emotional character to.

Brought up in a pious family where religion was not talked about emotionalized , but was accepted as the rule of thought and conduct. Froude.

Emotive <Xpage=485>

E*mo"tive (?) , a. Attended by, or having the character of, emotion. H. Brooke . -- E*mo"tive*ly , adv.

Emotiveness <Xpage=485>

E*mo"tive*ness , n. Susceptibility to emotion.

G. Eliot.

Emotivity <Xpage=485>

E`mo*tiv"i*ty (?) , n. Emotiveness.

Hickok.

Emove <Xpage=485>

E*move" (?) , v. t. To move. [Obs.]

Thomson.

Empair <Xpage=485>

Em*pair" (?) , v. t. To impair. [Obs.]

Spenser.

Empaistic <Xpage=485>

Em*pais"tic (?) , a. [Gr. <?/ (sc. <?/), fr. <?/ to stamp in; <?/ in + <?/ to strike.] (Fine Arts) Having to do with inlaid work; -- especially used with reference to work of the ancient Greeks.

Empale <Xpage=485>

Em*pale" (?) , v. t. [Pref. em- (L. in ) + pale : cf. OF. empalir .] To make pale. [Obs.]

No bloodless malady empales their face. G. Fletcher.

Empale <Xpage=485>

Em*pale" , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Empaled (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Empaling .] [OF. empaler to palisade, pierce, F. empaler to punish by empalement; pref. em- (L. in ) + OF. & F. pal a pale, stake. See Pale a stake, and cf. Impale .] <def > [Written also impale .]

1. To fence or fortify with stakes; to surround with a line of stakes for defense; to impale.

All that dwell near enemies empale villages, to save themselves from surprise. Sir W. Raleigh.

2. To inclose; to surround. See Impale .

3. To put to death by thrusting a sharpened stake through the body.

4. (Her.) Same as Impale .

Empalement <Xpage=485>

Em*pale"ment (?) , n. [Cf. F. empalement , fr. empaler . See Empale .] <def > [Written also impalement .]

1. A fencing, inclosing, or fortifying with stakes.

2. A putting to death by thrusting a sharpened stake through the body.

3. (Her.) Same as Impalement .

Empanel <Xpage=485>

Em*pan"el (?) , n. [Pref. em- (L. in ) + panel .] (Law) A list of jurors; a panel. [Obs.]

Cowell.

Empanel <Xpage=485>

Em*pan"el , v. t. See Impanel .

Empanoplied <Xpage=485>

Em*pan"o*plied (?) , a. [Pref. em- + panoply .] Completely armed; panoplied.

Tennyson.

Emparadise <Xpage=485>

Em*par"a*dise (?) , v. t. Same as Imparadise .

Empark <Xpage=485>

Em*park" (?) , v. t. [Pref. em- + park : cf. OF. emparchier , emparkier . Cf. Impark .] To make a park of; to inclose, as with a fence; to impark. [Obs.]

Emparlance <Xpage=485>

Em*par"lance (?) , n. Parley; imparlance. [Obs.]

Spenser.

Empasm <Xpage=485>

Em*pasm" (?) , n. [F. empasme , fr. Gr. <?/ to sprinkle in or on; <?/ in + <?/ to sprinkle.] A perfumed powder sprinkled upon the body to mask the odor of sweat.

Empassion <Xpage=485>

Em*pas"sion (?) , v. t. To move with passion; to affect strongly. See Impassion . [Obs.]

Those sights empassion me full near. Spenser.

Empassionate <Xpage=485>

Em*pas"sion*ate (?) , a. Strongly affected. [Obs.]

The Briton Prince was sore empassionate . Spenser.

Empawn <Xpage=485>

Em*pawn" (?) , v. t. [Pref. em- + pawn . Cf. Impawn .] To put in pawn; to pledge; to impawn.

To sell, empawn , and alienate the estates. Milman.

Empeach <Xpage=485>

Em*peach" (?) , v. t. To hinder. See Impeach . [Obs.]

Spenser.

Empearl <Xpage=485>

Em*pearl" (?) , v. t. [Pref. em- + pearl . Cf. Impearl .] To form like pearls; to decorate with, or as with, pearls; to impearl.

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Empeople <Xpage=486>

Em*peo"ple (?) , v. t. To form into a people or community; to inhabit; to people. [Obs.]

We now know 't is very well empeopled . Sir T. Browne.

Emperess <Xpage=486>

Em"per*ess (?) , n. See Empress . [Obs.]

Emperice <Xpage=486>

Em"per*ice (?) , n. An empress. [Obs.]

Chaucer.

Emperil <Xpage=486>

Em*per"il (?) , v. t. To put in peril. See Imperil .

Spenser.

Emperished <Xpage=486>

Em*per"ished (?) , a. Perished; decayed. [Obs.]

I deem thy brain emperished be. Spenser.

Emperor <Xpage=486>

Em"per*or (?) , n. [OF. empereor , empereour , F. empereur , L. imperator , fr. imperare to command; in in + parare to prepare, order. See Parade , and cf. Imperative , Empress .] The sovereign or supreme monarch of an empire; -- a title of dignity superior to that of king; as, the emperor of Germany or of Austria; the emperor or Czar of Russia.

Emperor goose (Zo\'94l.) , a large and handsome goose ( Philacte canagica ), found in Alaska. -- Emperor moth (Zo\'94l.) , one of several large and beautiful bombycid moths, with transparent spots on the wings; as the American Cecropia moth ( Platysamia cecropia ), and the European species ( Saturnia pavonia ). -- Emperor paper . See under Paper . -- Purple emperor (Zo\'94l.) , a large, strong British butterfly ( Apatura iris ).

Emperorship <Xpage=486>

Em"per*or*ship , n. The rank or office of an emperor.

Empery <Xpage=486>

Em"per*y (?) , n. [L. imperium , influenced by OF. emperie , empire . See Empire .] Empire; sovereignty; dominion. [Archaic]

Shak.

Struggling for my woman's empery . Mrs. Browning.

Emphasis <Xpage=486>

Em"pha*sis (?) , n. ; pl. Emphases (#) . [L., fr. Gr. <?/ significance, force of expression, fr. <?/ to show in, indicate; <?/ in + <?/ to show. See In , and Phase .]

1. (Rhet.) A particular stress of utterance, or force of voice, given in reading and speaking to one or more words whose signification the speaker intends to impress specially upon his audience.

The province of emphasis is so much more important than accent, that the customary seat of the latter is changed, when the claims of emphasis require it. E. Porter.

2. A peculiar impressiveness of expression or weight of thought; vivid representation, enforcing assent; as, to dwell on a subject with great emphasis .

External objects stand before us . . . in all the life and emphasis of extension, figure, and color. Sir W. Hamilton.

Emphasize <Xpage=486>

Em"pha*size (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Emphasized (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Emphasizing (?) .] To utter or pronounce with a particular stress of voice; to make emphatic; as, to emphasize a word or a phrase .

Emphatic, Emphatical <Xpage=486>

Em*phat"ic (?) , Em*phat"ic*al (?) , a. [Gr. <?/: cf. F. emphatique . See Emphasis .]

1. Uttered with emphasis; made prominent and impressive by a peculiar stress of voice; laying stress; deserving of stress or emphasis; forcible; impressive; strong; as, to remonstrate in am emphatic manner; an emphatic word; an emphatic tone; emphatic reasoning.

2. Striking the sense; attracting special attention; impressive; forcible. " Emphatical colors." Boyle . " Emphatical evils."

Bp. Reynolds.

Syn. -- Forcible; earnest; impressive; energetic; striking; positive; important; special; significant.

Emphatically <Xpage=486>

Em*phat"ic*al*ly , adv.

1. With emphasis; forcibly; in a striking manner or degree; pre\'89minently.

He was indeed emphatically a popular writer. Macaulay.

2. Not really, but apparently. [Obs.]

Sir T. Browne.

Emphaticalness <Xpage=486>

Em*phat"ic*al*ness , n. The quality of being emphatic; emphasis.

Emphractic <Xpage=486>

Em*phrac"tic (?) , a. [Gr. <?/ obstructing, fr. <?/ to block up.] (Med.) Having the quality of closing the pores of the skin.

Emphrensy <Xpage=486>

Em*phren"sy (?) , v. t. To madden. [Obs.]

Emphysema <Xpage=486>

Em`phy*se"ma (?) , n. [NL., from Gr. <?/ inflation, fr. <?/ to inflate; <?/ in + <?/ to blow: cf. F. emphys\'8ame .] (Med.) A swelling produced by gas or air diffused in the cellular tissue.

Emphysema of the lungs , Pulmonary emphysema (Med.) , a common disease of the lungs in which the air cells are distended and their partition walls ruptured by an abnormal pressure of the air contained in them.

Emphysematous <Xpage=486>

Em`phy*sem"a*tous (?) , a. [Cf. F. emphys\'82mateux .] (Med.) Pertaining to, or of the nature of, emphysema; swelled; bloated.

Emphyteusis <Xpage=486>

Em`phy*teu"sis (?) , n. [L., fr. Gr. <?/, lit., an implanting, fr. <?/ to plant or improve land; <?/ in + <?/ to plant.] (Rom. Law) A real right, susceptible of assignment and of descent, charged on productive real estate, the right being coupled with the enjoyment of the property on condition of taking care of the estate and paying taxes, and sometimes a small rent.

Heumann.

Emphyteutic <Xpage=486>

Em`phy*teu"tic (?) , a. [L. emphyteuticus .] Of or pertaining to an emphyteusis; as, emphyteutic lands .

Emphyteuticary <Xpage=486>

Em`phy*teu"ti*ca*ry (?) , n. [L. emphyteuticarius , a.] One who holds lands by emphyteusis.

Empierce <Xpage=486>

Em*pierce" (?) , v. t. [Pref. em- + pierce . Cf. Impierce .] To pierce; to impierce. [Obs.]

Spenser.

Empight <Xpage=486>

Em*pight" (?) , a. [Pref. em- + pight pitched, fixed.] Fixed; settled; fastened. [Obs.]

Spenser.

Empire <Xpage=486>

Em"pire (?) , n. [F., fr. L. imperium a command, sovereignty, dominion, empire, fr. imperare . See Emperor ; cf. Imperial .]

1. Supreme power; sovereignty; sway; dominion. "The empire of the sea."

Shak.

Over hell extend His empire , and with iron scepter rule. Milton.

2. The dominion of an emperor; the territory or countries under the jurisdiction and dominion of an emperor (rarely of a king), usually of greater extent than a kingdom, always comprising a variety in the nationality of, or the forms of administration in, constituent and subordinate portions; as, the Austrian empire .

Empire carries with it the idea of a vast and complicated government. C. J. Smith.

3. Any dominion; supreme control; governing influence; rule; sway; as, the empire of mind or of reason . "Under the empire of facts."

M. Arnold.

Another force which, in the Middle Ages, shared with chivalry the empire over the minds of men. A. W. Ward.

Celestial empire . See under Celestial . -- Empire City , a common designation of the city of New York. -- Empire State , a common designation of the State of New York.

Syn. -- Sway; dominion; rule; control; reign; sovereignty; government; kingdom; realm; state.

Empiric <Xpage=486>

Em*pir"ic (?; 277) , n. [L. empiricus an empiric, Gr. <?/ experienced, equiv. to <?/; <?/ in + <?/ a trial, experiment; akin to <?/ ford, way, and E. fare : cf. F. empirique . See In , and Fare .]

1. One who follows an empirical method; one who relies upon practical experience.

2. One who confines himself to applying the results of mere experience or his own observation; especially, in medicine, one who deviates from the rules of science and regular practice; an ignorant and unlicensed pretender; a quack; a charlatan.

Among the Greek physicians, those who founded their practice on experience called themselves empirics . Krauth-Fleming.

Swallow down opinions as silly people do empirics ' pills. Locke.

Empiric, Empirical <Xpage=486>

Em*pir"ic (?) , Em*pir"ic*al (?) , a.

1. Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments.

In philosophical language, the term empirical means simply what belongs to or is the product of experience or observation. Sir W. Hamilton.

The village carpenter . . . lays out his work by empirical rules learnt in his apprenticeship. H. Spencer.

2. Depending upon experience or observation alone, without due regard to science and theory; -- said especially of medical practice, remedies, etc.; wanting in science and deep insight; as, empiric skill, remedies .

Empirical formula . (Chem.) See under Formula .

Syn. -- See Transcendental .

Empirically <Xpage=486>

Em*pir"ic*al*ly , adv. By experiment or experience; without science; in the manner of quacks.

Empiricism <Xpage=486>

Em*pir"i*cism (?) , n.

1. The method or practice of an empiric; pursuit of knowledge by observation and experiment.

2. Specifically, a practice of medicine founded on mere experience, without the aid of science or a knowledge of principles; ignorant and unscientific practice; charlatanry; quackery.

3. (Metaph.) The philosophical theory which attributes the origin of all our knowledge to experience.

Empiricist <Xpage=486>

Em*pir"i*cist (?) , n. An empiric.

Empiristic <Xpage=486>

Em`pi*ris"tic (?) , a. (Physics) Relating to, or resulting from, experience, or experiment; following from empirical methods or data; -- opposed to nativistic .

Emplaster <Xpage=486>

Em*plas"ter (?) , n. [OF. emplastre , F. empl\'83tre , L. emplastrum a plaster or salve, fr. Gr. <?/, fr. <?/ to plaster up, daub over; <?/ in + <?/ to form, mold, apply as a plaster.] See Plaster . [Obs.]

Wiseman.

Emplaster <Xpage=486>

Em*plas"ter , v. t. [Cf. OF. emplastrer , F. empl\'83trer . See Emplaster , n. ] To plaster over; to cover over so as to present a good appearance. [Obs.] "Fair as ye his name emplaster ."

Chaucer.

Emplastic <Xpage=486>

Em*plas"tic (?) , a. [Cf. F. emplastique , fr. Gr. <?/ clogging. See Emplaster .] Fit to be applied as a plaster; glutinous; adhesive; as, emplastic applications .

Emplastic <Xpage=486>

Em*plas"tic , n. A medicine causing constipation.

Emplastration <Xpage=486>

Em`plas*tra"tion (?) , n. [L. emplastratio a budding.]

1. The act or process of grafting by inoculation; budding. [Obs.]

Holland.

2. [See 1st Emplaster .] (Med.) The application of a plaster or salve.

Emplead <Xpage=486>

Em*plead" (?) , v. t. [Pref. em- (L. in ) + plead : cf. F. emplaidier . Cf. Implead .] To accuse; to indict. See Implead .

Emplection <Xpage=486>

Em*plec"tion (?) , n. See Emplecton .

Emplecton <Xpage=486>

Em*plec"ton (?) , n. [F. or L. emplecton , fr. Gr. <?/, fr. <?/ interwoven, fr. <?/ to plait or weave in; <?/ in + <?/ to twist, weave.] A kind of masonry in which the outer faces of the wall are ashlar, the space between being filled with broken stone and mortar. Cross layers of stone are interlaid as binders. [R.]

Weale.

Emplore <Xpage=486>

Em*plore" (?) , v. t. See Implore . [Obs.]

Employ <Xpage=486>

Em*ploy" (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Employed (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Employing .] [F. employer , fr. L. implicare to fold into, infold, involve, implicate, engage; in + plicare to fold. See Ply , and cf. Imply , Implicate .]

1. To inclose; to infold. [Obs.]

Chaucer.