Chapter 673

Goad , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Goaded ; p. pr. & vb. n. Goading .] To prick; to drive with a goad; hence, to urge forward, or to rouse by anything pungent, severe, irritating, or inflaming; to stimulate.

That temptation that doth goad us on. Shak.

Syn. -- To urge; stimulate; excite; arouse; irritate; incite; instigate.

Goaf <Xpage=635>

Goaf (?) ; n .; pl. Goafs (#) or Goaves (#) . [Cf. lst Gob .] (Mining) That part of a mine from which the mineral has been partially or wholly removed; the waste left in old workings; -- called also gob .

To work the goaf &or; gob , to remove the pillars of mineral matter previously left to support the roof, and replace them with props. Ure .

Goal <Xpage=635>

Goal (?) , n. [F. gaule pole, Prov. F. waule , of German origin; cf. Fries. walu staff, stick, rod, Goth. walus , Icel. v\'94lr a round stick; prob. akin to E. wale .]

1. The mark set to bound a race, and to or around which the constestants run, or from which they start to return to it again; the place at which a race or a journey is to end.

Part curb their fiery steeds, or shun the goal With rapid wheels. Milton.

2. The final purpose or aim; the end to which a design tends, or which a person aims to reach or attain.

Each individual seeks a several goal . Pope.

3. A base, station, or bound used in various games; in football, a line between two posts across which the ball must pass in order to score; also, the act of kicking the ball over the line between the goal posts.

Goal keeper , the player charged with the defense of the goal.

Goa powder <Xpage=635>

Go"a pow"der (?) . [So called from Goa , on the Malabar coast, whither it was shipped from Portugal.] A bitter powder (also called araroba ) found in the interspaces of the wood of a Brazilian tree ( Andira araroba ) and used as a medicine. It is the material from which chrysarobin is obtained.

Goar <Xpage=635>

Goar (?) , n. Same as lst Gore .

Goarish <Xpage=635>

Goar"ish , a. Patched; mean. [Obs.]

Beau. & Fl.

Goat <Xpage=635>

Goat (?) , n. [OE goot , got , gat , AS. g\'bet ; akin to D. geit , OHG. geiz , G. geiss , Icel. geit , Sw. get , Dan. ged , Goth. gaits , L. haedus a young goat, kid.] (Zo\'94l.) A hollow-horned ruminant of the genus Capra , of several species and varieties, esp. the domestic goat ( C. hircus ), which is raised for its milk, flesh, and skin.

&hand; The Cashmere and Angora varieties of the goat have long, silky hair, used in the manufacture of textile fabrics. The wild or bezoar goat ( Capra \'91gagrus ), of Asia Minor, noted for the bezoar stones found in its stomach, is supposed to be one of the ancestral species ofthe domestic goat. The Rocky Montain goat ( Haplocercus montanus ) is more nearly related to the antelopes. See Mazame .

Goat antelope (Zo\'94l) , one of several species of antelopes, which in some respects resemble a goat, having recurved horns, a stout body, large hoofs, and a short, flat tail, as the goral, thar, mazame, and chikara. -- Goat fig (Bot.) , the wild fig. -- Goat house . (a) A place for keeping goats. (b) A brothel. [Obs.] -- Goat moth (Zo\'94l.) , any moth of the genus Cossus , esp. the large European species ( C. ligniperda ), the larva of which burrows in oak and willow trees, and requires three years to mature. It exhales an odor like that of the he-goat. -- Goat weed (Bot.) , a scrophulariaceous plant, of the genus Capraria ( C. biflora ). -- Goat's bane (Bot.) , a poisonous plant ( Aconitum Lucoctonum ), bearing pale yellow flowers, introduced from Switzerland into England; wolfsbane. -- Goat's beard (Bot.) , a plant of the genus Tragopogon ; -- so named from the long silky beard of the seeds. One species is the salsify or oyster plant. -- Goat's foot (Bot.) , a kind of wood sorrel ( Oxalis caprina ) growing at the Cape of Good Hope. -- Goat's rue (Bot.) , a leguminous plant ( Galega officinalis of Europe, or Tephrosia Virginiana in the United States). -- Goat's thorn (Bot.) , a thorny leguminous plant ( Astragalus Tragacanthus ), found in the Levant. -- Goat's wheat (Bot.) , the genus Tragopyrum (now referred to Atraphaxis ).

Goatee <Xpage=635>

Goat`ee" (?) , n. A part of a man's beard on the chin or lower lip which is allowed to grow, and trimmed so as to resemble the beard of a goat.

Goatfish <Xpage=635>

Goat"fish` (?) , n. (Zo\'94l.) A fish of the genus Upeneus , inhabiting the Gulf of Mexico. It is allied to the surmullet.

Goatherd <Xpage=635>

Goat"herd` (?) , n. One who tends goats.

Spenser.

Goatish <Xpage=635>

Goat"ish , a. Characteristic of a goat; goatlike.

Give your chaste body up to the embraces Of goatish lust. Massinger.

-- Goat"ish*ly , adv. -- Goat"ish*ness , n.

Goatlike <Xpage=635>

Goat"like` (?) , a. Like a goat; goatish.

Goatskin <Xpage=635>

Goat"skin` (?) , n. The skin of a goat, or leather made from it. -- a. Made of the skin of a goat.

Goatsucker <Xpage=635>

Goat"suck`er (?) , n. (Zo\'94l.) One of several species of insectivorous birds, belonging to Caprimulgus and allied genera, esp. the European species ( Caprimulgus Europ\'91us ); -- so called from the mistaken notion that it sucks goats. The European species is also goat-milker , goat owl , goat chaffer , fern owl , night hawk , nightjar , night churr , churr-owl , gnat hawk , and dorhawk .

Goaves <Xpage=635>

Goaves (?) , n. pl. [See Goaf , n. ] (Mining) Old workings. See Goaf .

Raymond.

Gob <Xpage=635>

Gob (?) , n. [Cf. Goaf .] (Mining) Same as Goaf .

Gob <Xpage=635>

Gob , n. [OF. gob morsel; cf. F. gobe , gobbe , a poisoned morsel, poison ball, gobet a piece swallowed, gober to swallow greedily and without tasting; cf. Gael. & Ir. gob mouth, snout, W. gwp a bird's head and neck. Cf. Gobble , Job , n. ] 1. A little mass or collection; a small quantity; a mouthful. [Low]

L'Estrange.

2. The mouth. [Prov. Eng.or Low]

Wright.

Gobbet <Xpage=635>

Gob"bet (?) , n. [OE. & F. gobet . See 2d Gob .] A mouthful; a lump; a small piece.

Spenser.

[He] had broken the stocks to small gobbets . Wyclif.

Gobbet <Xpage=635>

Gob"bet , v. t. To swallow greedily; to swallow in gobbets. [Low]

L'Estrange.

Gobbetly <Xpage=635>

Gob"bet*ly , adv. In pieces. [Obs.]

Huloet.

Gobbing <Xpage=635>

Gob"bing (?) , n. [See lst Gob .] (Mining) (a) The refuse thrown back into the excavation after removing the coal . It is called also gob stuff .

Brande & C.

(b) The process of packing with waste rock; stowing .

Gobble <Xpage=635>

Gob"ble (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Gobbled (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Gobbling (?) .] [Freq. of 2d gob .]

1. To swallow or eat greedily or hastily; to gulp.

Supper gobbled up in haste. Swift.

2. To utter (a sound) like a turkey cock.

He . . . gobbles out a note of self-approbation. Goldsmith.

To gobble up , to capture in a mass or in masses; to capture suddenly. [Slang]

Gobble <Xpage=635>

Gob"ble , v. i. 1. To eat greedily.

2. To make a noise like that of a turkey cock.

Prior.

Gobble <Xpage=635>

Gob"ble , n. A noise made in the throat.

Ducks and geese . . . set up a discordant gobble . Mrs. Gore.

Gobbler <Xpage=635>

Gob"bler (?) , n. A turkey cock; a bubbling Jock.

Gobelin <Xpage=635>

Gob"e*lin (?) , a. Pertaining to tapestry produced in the so-called Gobelin works, which have been maintained by the French Government since 1667.

Gobemouche <Xpage=635>

Gobe`mouche" (?) , n. [F.] Literally, a fly swallower; hence, once who keeps his mouth open; a boor; a silly and credulous person.

Gobet <Xpage=635>

Gob"et (?) , n. See Gobbet . [Obs.]

Chaucer.

Go-between <Xpage=635>

Go"-be*tween` (?) , n. An intermediate agent; a broker; a procurer; -- usually in a disparaging sense.

Shak.

Gobioid <Xpage=635>

Go"bi*oid (?) , a. [NL. Gobius + -oid .] (Zo\'94l.) Like, or pertaining to, the goby, or the genus Gobius . -- n. A gobioid fish.

Goblet <Xpage=635>

Gob"let (?) , n. [F. gobelet , LL. gobeletus , gobellus ; cf. L. cupa tub, cask. See Cupel .] A kind of cup or drinking vessel having a foot or standard, but without a handle.

We love not loaded boards and goblets crowned. Denham.

Goblin <Xpage=635>

Gob"lin (?) , n. [OE. gobelin , F. gobelin , LL. gobelinus , fr. Gr. <?/ knave, a mischievous goblin; or cf. G. kobold , E. kobold , cobalt , Armor. gobilin an ignis fatuus, goblin.] An evil or mischievous spirit; a playful or malicious elf; a frightful phantom; a gnome.

To whom the goblin , full of wrath, replied. Milton.

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Gobline <Xpage=636>

Gob"line` (?) , n. (Naut.) One of the ropes or chains serving as stays for the dolphin striker or the bowsprit; -- called also gobrope and gaubline .

Goblinize <Xpage=636>

Gob"lin*ize (?) , v. t. To transform into a goblin. [R.]

Lowell.

Goby <Xpage=636>

Go"by (?) , n. ; pl. Gobies (#) . [F. gobie , L. gobius , gobio , Gr. <?/ Cf. Gudgeon .] (Zo\'94l.) One of several species of small marine fishes of the genus Gobius and allied genera.

Go-by <Xpage=636>

Go"-by` (?) , n. A passing without notice; intentional neglect; thrusting away; a shifting off; adieu; as, to give a proposal the go-by .

Some songs to which we have given the go-by . Prof. Wilson.

Gocart <Xpage=636>

Go"cart` (?) , n. A framework moving on casters, designed to support children while learning to walk.

God <Xpage=636>

God (?) , a. & n. Good. [Obs.]

Chaucer.

God <Xpage=636>

God (?) , n. [AS. god ; akin to OS. & D. god , OHG. got , G. gott , Icel. gu<?/ , go<?/ , Sw. & Dan. gud , Goth. gup , prob. orig. a p. p. from a root appearing in Skr. h<?/ , p. p. h<?/ta , to call upon, invoke, implore. <?/ Cf. Goodbye , Gospel , Gossip .] 1. A being conceived of as possessing supernatural power, and to be propitiated by sacrifice, worship, etc.; a divinity; a deity; an object of worship; an idol.

He maketh a god , and worshipeth it. Is. xliv. 15.

The race of Israel . . . bowing lowly down To bestial gods . Milton.

2. The Supreme Being; the eternal and infinite Spirit, the Creator, and the Sovereign of the universe; Jehovah.

God is a Spirit; and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. John iv. 24.

3. A person or thing deified and honored as the chief good; an object of supreme regard.

Whose god is their belly. Phil. iii. 19.

4. Figuratively applied to one who wields great or despotic power. [R.]

Shak.

Act of God . (Law) See under Act . -- Gallery gods , the occupants of the highest and cheapest gallery of a theater. [Colloq.] -- God's acre , God's field , a burial place; a churchyard. See under Acre . -- God's house . (a) An almshouse. [Obs.] (b) A church. -- God's penny , earnest penny. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl . -- God's Sunday , Easter.

God <Xpage=636>

God , v. t. To treat as a god; to idolize. [Obs.]

Shak.

Godchild <Xpage=636>

God"child` (?) , n. One for whom a person becomes sponsor at baptism, and whom he promises to see educated as a Christian; a godson or goddaughter. See Godfather .

Goddaughter <Xpage=636>

God"daugh`ter (?) , n. [AS. goddohtor .] A female for whom one becomes sponsor at baptism.

Goddess <Xpage=636>

God"dess (?) , n. 1. A female god; a divinity, or deity, of the female sex.

When the daughter of Jupiter presented herself among a crowd of goddesses , she was distinguished by her graceful stature and superior beauty. Addison.

2. A woman of superior charms or excellence.

Gode <Xpage=636>

Gode (?) , a. & n. Good. [Obs.]

Chaucer.

Godelich <Xpage=636>

Gode"lich (?) , a. Goodly. [Obs.]

Chaucer.

Godfather <Xpage=636>

God"fa`ther (?) , n. [AS. godf\'91der . Cf. Gossip .] A man who becomes sponsor for a child at baptism, and makes himself a surety for its Christian training and instruction.

There shall be for every Male-child to be baptized, when they can be had, two Godfathers and one Godmother; and for every Female, one Godfather and two Godmothers; and Parents shall be admitted as Sponsors, if it is desired. Book of Common Prayer (Prot. Episc. Ch., U. S. ).

Godfather <Xpage=636>

God"fa`ther , v. t. To act as godfather to; to take under one's fostering care. [R.]

Burke.

God-fearing <Xpage=636>

God"-fear`ing (?) , a. Having a reverential and loving feeling towards God; religious.

A brave good-fearing man. Tennyson.

Godhead <Xpage=636>

God"head (?) , n. [OE. godhed . See -head , and cf. Godhood .] 1. Godship; deity; divinity; divine nature or essence; godhood.

2. The Deity; God; the Supreme Being.

The imperial throne Of Godhead , fixed for ever. Milton.

3. A god or goddess; a divinity. [Obs.]

Adoring first the genius of the place, The nymphs and native godheads yet unknown. Dryden.

Godhood <Xpage=636>

God"hood (?) , n. [ God + -hood . Cf. Godhead .] Divine nature or essence; deity; godhead.

Godild <Xpage=636>

God"ild (?) . A corruption of God yield , i. e., God reward or bless.

Shak.

Godless <Xpage=636>

God"less , a. Having, or acknowledging, no God; without reverence for God; impious; wicked. -- God"less*ly , adv. -- God"less*ness , n.

Godlike <Xpage=636>

God"like` (?) , a. [ God + like. Cf. Godly .] Resembling or befitting a god or God; divine; hence, preeminently good; as, godlike virtue . -- God"like`ness , n.

Godlily <Xpage=636>

God"li*ly (?) , adv. Righteously.

H. Wharton.

Godliness <Xpage=636>

God"li*ness , n. [From Godly .] Careful observance of, or conformity to, the laws of God; the state or quality of being godly; piety.

Godliness is profitable unto all things. 1 Tim. iv. 8.

Godling <Xpage=636>

God"ling (?) , n. A diminutive god.

Dryden.

Godly <Xpage=636>

God"ly , a. [ God , n. + -ly . Cf. Godlike , Like .] Pious; reverencing God, and his character and laws; obedient to the commands of God from love for, and reverence of, his character; conformed to God's law; devout; righteous; as, a godly life .

For godly sorrow worketh repentance. 2 Cor. vii. 10.

Godly <Xpage=636>

God"ly (?) , adv. Piously; devoutly; righteously.

All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 2. Tim. iii. 12.

Godlyhead <Xpage=636>

God"ly*head (?) , n. [Cf. Goodlyhead .] Goodness. [Obs.]

Spenser.

Godmother <Xpage=636>

God"moth`er (?) , n. [AS. godm<?/dor .] A woman who becomes sponsor for a child in baptism. See Godfather

Godown <Xpage=636>

Go*down" (?) , n. [Corruption of Malay g\'bedong warehouse.] A warehouse. [East Indies]

Godroon <Xpage=636>

Go*droon" (?) , n. [F. godron a round plait, godroon.] (Arch.) An ornament produced by notching or carving a rounded molding.

Godsend <Xpage=636>

God"send` (?) , n. Something sent by God; an unexpected acquisiton or piece of good fortune.

Godship <Xpage=636>

God"ship , n. [ God , n. + -ship .] The rank or character of a god; deity; divinity; a god or goddess.

O'er hills and dales their godships came. Prior.

Godsib <Xpage=636>

God"sib (?) , n. A gossip. [Obs.]

Chaucer.

Godson <Xpage=636>

God"son` (?) , n. [AS. godsunu .] A male for whom one has stood sponsor in baptism. See Godfather .

Godspeed <Xpage=636>

God"speed` (?) , n. Success; prosperous journeying; -- a contraction of the phrase, " God speed you." [Written also as two separate words.]

Receive him not into house, neither bid him God speed . 2 John 10.

Godward <Xpage=636>

God"ward (?) , adv. Toward God.

2 Cor. iii. 4.

Godwit <Xpage=636>

God"wit (?) , n. [Prob. from AS. g<?/d good + wiht creature, wight.] (Zo\'94l.) One of several species of long-billed, wading birds of the genus Limosa , and family Tringid\'91 . The European black-tailed godwit ( Limosa limosa ), the American marbled godwit ( L. fedoa ), the Hudsonian godwit ( L. h\'91mastica ), and others, are valued as game birds. Called also godwin .

Goel <Xpage=636>

Go"el (g&omac;"&ecr;l) , a. [Cf. Yellow . &root;49.] Yellow. [Obs.]

Tusser.

Go\'89land <Xpage=636>

Go`\'89`land" (?) , n. [F. go\'89land .] (Zo\'94l.) A white tropical tern ( Cygis candida ).

Go\'89min <Xpage=636>