Chapter 834

Investient <Xpage=785>

In*vest"ient (?) , a. [L. investiens , p. pr. of investire .] Covering; clothing. [R.]

Woodward.

Investigable <Xpage=785>

In*ves"ti*ga*ble (?) , a. [L. investigabilis . See Investigate .] Capable or susceptible of being investigated; admitting research.

Hooker.

Investigable <Xpage=785>

In*ves"ti*ga*ble , a. [L. investigabilis . See In- not, and Vestigate .] Unsearchable; inscrutable. [Obs.]

So unsearchable the judgment and so investigable the ways thereof. Bale.

Investigate <Xpage=785>

In*ves"ti*gate (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Investigated (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Investigating .] [L. investigatus , p. p. of investigare to investigate; pref. in- in + vestigare to track, trace. See Vestige .] To follow up step by step by patient inquiry or observation; to trace or track mentally; to search into; to inquire and examine into with care and accuracy; to find out by careful inquisition; as, to investigate the causes of natural phenomena .

Investigate <Xpage=785>

In*ves"ti*gate , v. i. To pursue a course of investigation and study; to make investigation.

Investigation <Xpage=785>

In*ves`ti*ga"tion (?) , n. [L. investigatio : cf. F. investigation .] The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research; study; inquiry, esp. patient or thorough inquiry or examination; as, the investigations of the philosopher and the mathematician; the investigations of the judge, the moralist.

Investigative <Xpage=785>

In*ves"ti*ga*tive (?) , a. Given to investigation; inquisitive; curious; searching.

Investigator <Xpage=785>

In*ves"ti*ga`tor (?) , n. [L.: cf. F. investigateur .] One who searches diligently into a subject.

Investiture <Xpage=785>

In*ves"ti*ture (?; 135) , n. [LL. investitura : cf. F. investiture .]

1. The act or ceremony of investing, or the of being invested, as with an office; a giving possession; also, the right of so investing.

He had refused to yield up to the pope the investiture of bishops. Sir W. Raleigh.

2. (Feudal Law) Livery of seizin.

The grant of land or a feud was perfected by the ceremony o<?/ corporal investiture , or open delivery of possession. Blackstone.

3. That with which anyone is invested or clothed; investment; clothing; covering.

While we yet have on Our gross investiture of mortal weeds. Trench.

Investive <Xpage=785>

In*vest"ive (?) , a. Investing. [R.]

Mir. for Mag.

Investment <Xpage=785>

In*vest"ment (?) , n. 1. The act of investing, or the state of being invested.

2. That with which anyone is invested; a vestment.

Whose white investments figure innocence. Shak.

3. (Mil.) The act of surrounding, blocking up, or besieging by an armed force, or the state of being so surrounded.

The capitulation was signed by the commander of the fort within six days after its investments . Marshall.

4. The laying out of money in the purchase of some species of property; the amount of money invested, or that in which money is invested.

Before the investment could be made, a change of the market might render it ineligible. A. Hamilton.

An investment in ink, paper, and steel pens. Hawthorne.

Investor <Xpage=785>

In*vest"or (?) , n. One who invests.

Investure <Xpage=785>

In*ves"ture (?; 135) , n. Investiture; investment. [Obs.]

Bp. Burnet.

Investure <Xpage=785>

In*ves"ture , v. t. To clothe; to invest; to install. [Obs.] "Monks . . . investured in their copes."

Fuller.

Inveteracy <Xpage=785>

In*vet"er*a*cy (?) , n. [From Inveterate .]

1. Firm establishment by long continuance; firmness or deep-rooted obstinacy of any quality or state acquired by time; as, the inveteracy of custom, habit, or disease ; -- usually in a bad sense; as, the inveteracy of prejudice or of error .

An inveteracy of evil habits that will prompt him to contract more. A. Tucker.

2. Malignity; spitefulness; virulency.

The rancor of pamphlets, the inveteracy of epigrams, an the mortification of lampoons. Guardian.

Inveterate <Xpage=785>

In*vet"er*ate (?) , a. [L. inveteratus , p. p. of inveterare to render old; pref. in- in + vetus , veteris , old. See Veteran .]

1. Old; long-established. [Obs.]

It is an inveterate and received opinion. Bacon.

2. Firmly established by long continuance; obstinate; deep-rooted; of long standing; as, an inveterate disease; an inveterate abuse.

Heal the inveterate canker of one wound. Shak.

3. Having habits fixed by long continuance; confirmed; habitual; as, an inveterate idler or smoker .

4. Malignant; virulent; spiteful.

H. Brooke.

Inveterate <Xpage=785>

In*vet"er*ate (?) , v. t. To fix and settle by long continuance. [Obs.]

Bacon.

Inveterately <Xpage=785>

In*vet"er*ate*ly (?) , adv. In an inveterate manner or degree. " Inveterately tough."

Hawthorne.

Inveterateness <Xpage=785>

In*vet"er*ate*ness , n. Inveteracy.

Sir T. Browne.

Inveteration <Xpage=785>

In*vet`er*a"tion (?) , n. [L. inveteratio .] The act of making inveterate. [R.]

Bailey.

Invict <Xpage=785>

In*vict" (?) , a. [L. invictus . See In- not, and Victor .] Invincible. [Obs.]

Joye.

Invidious <Xpage=785>

In*vid"i*ous (?) , a. [L. invidiosus , fr. invidia envy. See Envy , and cf. Envious .]

1. Envious; malignant. [Obs.]

Evelyn.

2. Worthy of envy; desirable; enviable. [Obs.]

Such a person appeareth in a far more honorable and invidious state than any prosperous man. Barrow.

3. Likely to incur or produce ill will, or to provoke envy; hateful; as, invidious distinctions .

Agamemnon found it an invidious affair to give the preference to any one of the Grecian heroes. Broome.

-- In*vid"i*ous*ly , adv. -- In*vid"i*ous*ness , n.

Invigilance, Invigilancy <Xpage=785>

In*vig"i*lance (?) , In*vig"i*lan*cy (?) , n. [ in- not + vigilance : cf. OF. invigilance .] Want of vigilance; neglect of watching; carelessness.

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Invigor <Xpage=786>

In*vig"or (?) , v. t. To invigorate. [Obs.]

Invigorate <Xpage=786>

In*vig"or*ate (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Invigorated (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Invigorating .] [Pref. in- in + vigor .] To give vigor to; to strengthen; to animate; to give life and energy to.

Christian graces and virtues they can not be, unless fed, invigorated , and animated by universal charity. Atterbury.

Syn. -- To refresh; animate; exhilarate; stimulate.

Invigoration <Xpage=786>

In*vig`or*a"tion (?) , n. The act of invigorating, or the state of being invigorated.

Invile <Xpage=786>

In*vile" (?) , v. t. To render vile. [Obs.]

Daniel.

Invillaged <Xpage=786>

In*vil"laged (?; 48) , p. a. Turned into, or reduced to, a village. [Obs.]

W. Browne.

Invincibility <Xpage=786>

In*vin`ci*bil"i*ty (?) , n. [Cf. F. invincibilit\'82 .] The quality or state of being invincible; invincibleness.

Invincible <Xpage=786>

In*vin"ci*ble (?) , a. [L. invincibilis : cf. F. invincible . See In- not, and Vincible .] Incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued; unconquerable; insuperable; as, an invincible army, or obstacle .

Lead forth to battle these my sons Invincible . Milton.

-- In*vin"ci*ble*ness , n. -- In*vin"ci*bly , adv.

Inviolability <Xpage=786>

In*vi`o*la*bil"i*ty (?) , n. [L. inviolabilitas : cf. F. inviolabilit\'82 .] The quality or state of being inviolable; inviolableness.

Inviolable <Xpage=786>

In*vi"o*la*ble (?) , a. [L. inviolabilis : cf. F. inviolable . See Inviolate , a. ]

1. Not violable; not susceptible of hurt, wound, or harm (used with respect to either physical or moral damage); not susceptible of being profaned or corrupted; sacred; holy; as, inviolable honor or chastity; an inviolable shrine.

He tried a third, a tough, well-chosen spear, The inviolable body stood sincere. Dryden.

2. Unviolated; uninjured; undefiled; uncorrupted.

For thou, be sure, shalt give account To him who sent us, whose charge is to keep This place inviolable , and these from harm. Milton.

3. Not capable of being broken or violated; as, an inviolable covenant, agreement, promise, or vow .

Their almighty Maker first ordained And bound them with inviolable bands. Spenser.

And keep our faiths firm and inviolable . Shak.

Inviolableness <Xpage=786>

In*vi"o*la*ble*ness , n. The quality or state of being inviolable; as, the inviolableness of divine justice .

Inviolably <Xpage=786>

In*vi"o*la*bly , adv. Without violation.

Inviolacy <Xpage=786>

In*vi"o*la*cy (?) , n. The state or quality of being inviolate; as, the inviolacy of an oath .

Inviolate, Inviolated <Xpage=786>

In*vi"o*late (?) , In*vi"o*la`ted (?) , a. [L. inviolatus . See In- not, and Violate .]

1. Not violated; uninjured; unhurt; unbroken.

His fortune of arms was still inviolate . Bacon.

2. Not corrupted, defiled, or profaned; chaste; pure. " Inviolate truth."

Denham.

There chaste Alceste lives inviolate . Spenser.

Inviolately <Xpage=786>

In*vi"o*late*ly (?) , adv. In an inviolate manner.

Inviolaness <Xpage=786>

In*vi"o*la*ness , n. The state of being inviolate.

Invious <Xpage=786>

In"vi*ous (?) , a. [L. invius ; pref. in- not + via way.] Untrodden. [R.] Hudibras . -- In"vi*ous*ness , n. [R.]

Invirile <Xpage=786>

In*vi"rile (?) , a. Deficient in manhood; unmanly; effeminate.

Lowell.

Invirility <Xpage=786>

In`vi*ril"i*ty (?) , n. Absence of virility or manhood; effeminacy.

Prynne.

Inviscate <Xpage=786>

In*vis"cate (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Inviscated (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Inviscating (?) .] [L. inviscatus , p. p. of inviscare to birdlime; pref. in- in + viscum , viscus , the mistletoe, birdlime.] To daub or catch with glue or birdlime; to entangle with glutinous matter. [R.]

Sir T. Browne.

Inviscerate <Xpage=786>

In*vis"cer*ate (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Inviscerated (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Inviscerating .] [L. invisceratus , p. p. of inviscerare to put into the entrails. See Viscera .] To breed; to nourish. [R.]

W. Montagu.

Inviscerate <Xpage=786>

In*vis"cer*ate (?) , a. [L. invisceratus , p. p.] Deep-seated; internal. [R.]

W. Montagu.

Invisibility <Xpage=786>

In*vis`i*bil"i*ty (?) , n. ; pl. Invisibilities (#) . [L. invisibilitas : cf. F. invisibilit\'82 .] The state or quality of being invisible; also, that which is invisible. "Atoms and invisibilities ."

Landor.

Invisible <Xpage=786>

In*vis"i*ble (?) , a. [F. invisible , L. invisibilis . See In- not, and Visible .] Incapable of being seen; not perceptible by vision; not visible.

To us invisible , or dimly seen In these thy lowest works. Milton.

Invisible bird (Zo\'94l.) , a small, shy singing bird ( Myadestes sibilons ), of St. Vincent Islands. -- Invisible green , a very dark shade of green, approaching to black, and liable to be mistaken for it.

Invisible <Xpage=786>

In*vis"i*ble , n. 1. An invisible person or thing; specifically, God, the Supreme Being.

2. A Rosicrucian; -- so called because avoiding declaration of his craft. [Obs.]

3. (Eccl. Hist.) One of those (as in the 16th century) who denied the visibility of the church.

Shipley.

Invisibleness <Xpage=786>

In*vis"i*ble*ness , n. The quality or state of being invisible; invisibility.

Invisibly <Xpage=786>

In*vis"i*bly , adv. In an invisible manner,

Denham.

Invision <Xpage=786>

In*vi"sion (?) , n. Want of vision or of the power of seeing. [Obs.]

Sir T. Browne.

Invitation <Xpage=786>

In`vi*ta"tion (?) , n. [L. invitatio : cf. F. invitation . See Invite .]

1. The act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a person's company; as, an invitation to a party, to a dinner, or to visit a friend .

2. A document written or printed, or spoken words, <?/onveying the message by which one is invited.

3. Allurement; enticement. [R.]

She gives the leer of invitation . Shak.

Invitatory <Xpage=786>

In*vi"ta*to*ry (?) , a. [L. invitatorius : cf. F. invitatoire .] Using or containing invitations.

The "Venite" [Psalm xcv.], which is also called the invitatory psalm. Hook.

Invitatory <Xpage=786>

In*vi"ta*to*ry (?) , n. ; pl. Invitatories (#) . [LL. invitatorium : cf. F. invitatoire .] That which invites; specifically, the invitatory psalm, or a part of it used in worship.

Invite <Xpage=786>

In*vite" (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Invited ; p. pr. & vb. n. Inviting .] [L. invitare : cf. F. inviter . See Vie .]

1. To ask; to request; to bid; to summon; to ask to do some act, or go to some place; esp., to ask to an entertainment or visit; to request the company of; as, to invite to dinner, or a wedding, or an excursion .

So many guests invite as here are writ. Shak.

I invite his Grace of Castle Rackrent to reflect on this. Carlyle.

2. To allure; to draw to; to tempt to come; to induce by pleasure or hope; to attract.

To inveigle and invite the unwary sense. Milton.

Shady groves, that easy sleep invite . Dryden.

There no delusive hope invites despair. Cowper.

3. To give occasion for; as, to invite criticism .

Syn. -- To solicit; bid; call; ask; summon; allure; attract; entice; persuade.

Invite <Xpage=786>

In*vite" , v. i. To give invitation.

Milton.

Invitement <Xpage=786>

In*vite"ment (?) , n. Invitation. [Obs.]

Chapman.

Inviter <Xpage=786>

In*vit"er (?) , n. One who, or that which, invites.

Invitiate <Xpage=786>

In*vi"ti*ate (?) , a. Not vitiated.

Lowell.

Inviting <Xpage=786>

In*vit"ing (?) , a. Alluring; tempting; as, an inviting amusement or prospect .

Nothing is so easy and inviting as the retort of abuse and sarcasm. W. Irving.

-- In*vit"ing*ly , adv. -- In*vit"ing*ness , n.

Jer. Taylor.

Invitrifiable <Xpage=786>

In*vit"ri*fi`a*ble (?) , a. Not admitting of being vitrified, or converted into glass.

Kirwan.

Invocate <Xpage=786>

In"vo*cate (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Invocated (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Invocating (?) .] [L. invocatus , p. p. of invocare . See Invoke .] To invoke; to call on, or for, in supplication; to implore.

If Dagon be thy god, Go to his temple, invocate his aid. Milton.

Invocation <Xpage=786>

In`vo*ca"tion (?) , n. [F. invocation , L. invocatio .]

1. The act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of some superior being; earnest and solemn entreaty; esp., prayer offered to a divine being.

Sweet invocation of a child; most pretty and pathetical! Shak.

The whole poem is a prayer to Fortune, and the invocation is divided between the two deities. Addison.

2. (Law) A call or summons; especially, a judicial call, demand, or order; as, the invocation of papers or evidence into court .

Invocatory <Xpage=786>

In"vo*ca*to*ry (?) , a. Making or containing invocation; invoking.

Invoice <Xpage=786>

In"voice` (?) , n. [F. envois things sent, goods forwarded, pl. of envoi a sending or things sent, fr. envoyer to send; cf. F. lettre d'envoi letter of advice of goods forwarded. See Envoy .]

1. (Com.) A written account of the particulars of merchandise shipped or sent to a purchaser, consignee, factor, etc., with the value or prices and charges annexed.

Wharton.

2. The lot or set of goods as shipped or received; as, the merchant receives a large invoice of goods .

Invoice <Xpage=786>

In"voice` , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Invoiced (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Invoicing (?) .] To make a written list or account of, as goods to be sent to a consignee; to insert in a priced list; to write or enter in an invoice.

Goods, wares, and merchandise imported from Norway, and invoiced in the current dollar of Norway. Madison.

Invoke <Xpage=786>

In*voke" (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Invoked (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Invoking .] [F. invoquer , L. invocare ; pref. in- in, on + vocare to call, fr. vox voice. See Voice , and cf. Invocate .] To call on for aid or protection; to invite earnestly or solemnly; to summon; to address in prayer; to solicit or demand by invocation; to implore; as, to invoke the Supreme Being, or to invoke His and blessing .

Go, my dread lord, to your great grandsire's tomb, . . . Invoke his warlike spirit. Shak.

Involucel <Xpage=786>