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major axis
In the orbit of a planet, means the line joining its aphelion and perihelion.
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axis
axis, is, m. [kindred with Gr. ἄξων; Sanscr. akshas = axle, wheel; old Germ. Ahsa; mod. Germ. Achse;...
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axis
axīs is, m 1 AG-, an axle, axle-tree : faginus, V.: ab axibus rotarum, L.— A chariot, car, wagon :...
An Elementary Latin Dictionary
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Axis
·noun The primary or secondary central line of any design.
II. Axis ·noun The second vertebra of th...
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axis
The imaginary line upon which a planet revolves, the extremities of which are termed the poles, ther...
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semi
sēmi- (also, before vowels, merely sēm-, and before libra, mestris, from mensis, and modius, sē-),...
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semi-
sēmi- praep. cf. semis.—Only in composition, half-, demi-, semi- .
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Semi-
·- A prefix signifying half, and sometimes partly or imperfectly; as, semiannual, half yearly; semit...
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Major
·adj Of full legal age.
II. Major ·adj A person of full age.
III. Major ·adj A <<Mayor>>.
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major
The next rank below that of lieutenant-colonel; the junior field-officer.
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conjugate axis
The secondary diameter of an ellipse, perpendicular to the transverse axis.
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minor axis
In a planetary orbit, signifies the line perpendicular to the major axis, and passing through the ce...
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transverse axis
The first or principal diameter of an ellipse; that which crosses it lengthwise. (See major axis.)
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Semi circumference
·noun Half of a circumference.
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Semi crustaceous
·adj Half crustaceous; partially crustaceous.
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Semi pupa
·noun The young of an insect in a stage between the larva and pupa.
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Semi-Arian
·adj Of or pertaining to Semi-Arianism.
II. Semi-Arian ·noun A member of a branch of the Arians whi...
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Semi-Arianism
·noun The doctrines or tenets of the Semi-Arians.
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Semi-Christianized
·adj Half Christianized.
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Semi-Diesel
·add. ·adj Designating an internal-combustion engine of a type resembling the Diesel engine in using...
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Semi-Pelagian
·adj Of or pertaining to the Semi-Pelagians, or their tenets.
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Semi-Pelagianism
·noun The doctrines or tenets of the Semi-Pelagians.
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Semi-Saxon
·adj Half Saxon;
— specifically applied to the language intermediate between Saxon and English, bel...
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semi-diameter
The angle subtended by half the diameter of a heavenly body; in the cases of the sun and moon it is ...
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semi-islet
An old term for bridge-islet (which see).
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Petras Major
PETRAS MAJOR(Πέτρας ὁ μέγας, Scyl. p. 45; Ptol. 4.5.3; Stadiasm. § 33), a harbour of Marmarica, a da...
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography
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Syrtis Major
SYRTIS MAJOR and MINOR (Σύρτις μεγάλη καὶ μικρά, Ptol. 4.3), two broad and deep gulfs in the Libyan ...
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography
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Aid-major
·noun The adjutant of a regiment.
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Drum major
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II. Drum major ·- The marching leader of a military band.
III. Drum major ·- A noisy gather...
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Etat Major
·- The staff of an army, including all officers above the rank of colonel, also, all adjutants, insp...
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Major general
·- An officer of the army holding a rank next above that of brigadier general and next below that of...
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Major-domo
·noun A man who has authority to act, within certain limits, as master of the house; a steward; also...
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Tierce-major
·noun ·see <<Tierce>>, 4.
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Vis major
·add. ·- A superior force which under certain circumstances is held to exempt from contract obligati...
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major buller
n.
name given to one of thefruits of the Geebong tribe. See Geebong.
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major groce
or Major Grocer
name given toone of the fruits of the Geebung tribe. See Geebung,/or Geebong/ and q...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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major mitchell
n.
vernacular name of a speciesof Cockatoo, Cacatua leadbeateri, Vig. It was calledafter the explor...
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brigade-major
A staff officer attached to a brigade, and is the channel through which all orders are received from...
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fort-major
An officer on the staff of a garrison or fortress, who has, under the commanding officer, general ch...
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major-general
The next in rank below the lieutenant-general.
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sergeant-major
The senior sergeant in a regiment, or first non-commissioned officer; usually a zealous and thorough...
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town-major
An officer in a garrison specially supervising the detail of the guards, and of other local current ...
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ursa major
One of the ancient northern constellations.
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semi-diurnal arc
Half the arc described by a heavenly body between its rising and setting.
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major of brigade
See brigade-major.
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nubeculæ, major and minor
The Magellanic clouds (which see).
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