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v. t. To howl at. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The wolf behowls the moon. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ Native name. ] (Zool.) A large food fish (Anoplopoma fimbria) of the north Pacific coast; -- called also candlefish. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Chin. chou. ] 1. A prefecture or district of the second rank in China, or the chief city of such a district; -- often part of the name of a city, as in Foochow. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. a breed of thick-coated medium-sized dogs with fluffy curled tails and distinctive blue-black tongues; -- same as chowchow{ 3 }, n.. [ PJC ]

a. [ Chin. ] Consisting of several kinds mingled together; mixed; as, chowchow sweetmeats (preserved fruits put together). [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Com.) A kind of mixed pickles. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. chopped pickles in mustard sauce.
Syn. -- chowchow. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. a Chinese preserve of mixed fruits and ginger.
Syn. -- chowchow. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

3. a breed of thick-coated medium-sized dogs with fluffy curled tails and distinctive blue-black tongues; believed to have originated in north China.
Syn. -- chow, chow chow. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

Chowchow chop, the last lighter containing the small sundry packages sent off to fill up a ship. S. W. Williams. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. chaudière a kettle, a pot. Cf. Caldron. ] 1. (Cookery) A dish made of fresh fish or clams, biscuit, onions, etc., stewed together. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A seller of fish. [ Prov. Eng. ] Halliwell. [ 1913 Webster ]

Chowder beer, a liquor made by boiling black spruce in water and mixing molasses with the decoction. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To make a chowder of. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ Hind. chaunri. ] A whisk to keep off files, used in the East Indies. Malcom. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ Cf. OE. chowre, and Prov. E. chow, to grumble. ] To grumble or mutter like a froward child. [ Obs. ] E. Phillips. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ Ar. dāo? ] A coasting vessel of Arabia, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean. It has generally but one mast and a lateen sail. [ Also written dow. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ AS. foresceáwian to foresee, provide; fore + sceáwian to see. See Show, v. t. ] To show or exhibit beforehand; to give foreknowledge of; to prognosticate; to foretell. [ 1913 Webster ]

Your looks foreshow
You have a gentle heart. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

Next, like Aurora, Spenser rose,
Whose purple blush the day foreshows. Denham. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who predicts. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. a television program in which contestants compete for awards. The contestants are members of the public selected to participate on the show, and not employed by the producer of the show. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. a competitive exhibition of horses. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

adv. [ OE. how, hou, hu, hwu, AS. h&unr_;, from the same root as hwā, hwæt, who, what, pron. interrog.; akin to OS. hwōw, D. hoe, cf. G. wie how, Goth. hwē wherewith, hwaiwa how. √182. See Who, and cf. Why. ] 1. In what manner or way; by what means or process. [ 1913 Webster ]

How can a man be born when he is old? John iii. 4. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To what degree or extent, number or amount; in what proportion; by what measure or quality. [ 1913 Webster ]

O, how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Ps. cxix. 97. [ 1913 Webster ]

By how much they would diminish the present extent of the sea, so much they would impair the fertility, and fountains, and rivers of the earth. Bentley. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. For what reason; from what cause. [ 1913 Webster ]

How now, my love! why is your cheek so pale? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. In what state, condition, or plight. [ 1913 Webster ]

How, and with what reproach, shall I return? Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. By what name, designation, or title. [ 1913 Webster ]

How art thou called? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. At what price; how dear. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

How a score of ewes now? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ How is used in each sense, interrogatively, interjectionally, and relatively; it is also often employed to emphasize an interrogation or exclamation. “How are the mighty fallen!” 2 Sam. i. 27. Sometimes, also, it is used as a noun; -- as, the how, the when, the wherefore. Shelley. [ 1913 Webster ]

Let me beg you -- don't say “How?” for “What?” Holmes. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ Ar. ] 1. A traveler. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A merchant; -- so called in the East because merchants were formerly the chief travelers. [ 1913 Webster ]

conj. [ How + be + it. ] Be it as it may; nevertheless; notwithstanding; although; albeit; yet; but; however. [ 1913 Webster ]

The Moor -- howbeit that I endure him not -
Is of a constant, loving, noble nature. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Ar. hawdaj. ] A seat or pavilion, generally covered, fastened on the back of an elephant, for the rider or riders. [ Written also houdah. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Scot., also houdy- wife. Of uncertain origin; cf. OSw. jordgumma; or perh. fr. E. how d'ye. ] A midwife. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A tool used by coopers for smoothing and chamfering rheir work, especially the inside of casks. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To smooth; to plane; as, to howel a cask. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The upper stage of a porcelian furnace. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. [ Sometimes contracted into howe'er. ] 1. In whetever manner, way, or degree. [ 1913 Webster ]

However yet they me despise and spite. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

Howe'er the business goes, you have made fault. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. At all events; at least; in any case. [ 1913 Webster ]

Our chief end is to be freed from all, if it may be, however from the greatest evils. Tillotson. [ 1913 Webster ]

conj. Nevertheless; notwithstanding; yet; still; though; as, I shall not oppose your design; I can not, however, approve of it. [ 1913 Webster ]

In your excuse your love does little say;
You might howe'er have took a better way. Dryden.

Syn. -- However, At least, Nevertheless, Yet. These words, as here compared, have an adversative sense in reference to something referred to in the context. However is the most general, and leads to a final conclusion or decision. Thus we say, the truth, however, has not yet fully come out; i.e., such is the speaker's conclusion in view of the whole case. So also we say, however, you may rely on my assistance to that amount; i. e., at all events, whatever may happen, this is my final decision. At least is adversative in another way. It points out the utmost concession that can possibly be required, and still marks the adversative conclusion; as, at least, this must be done; whatever may be our love of peace, we must at least maintain the rights of conscience. Nevertheless denotes that though the concession be fully made, it has no bearing of the question; as, nevertheless, we must go forward. Yet signifies that however extreme the supposition or fact comceded may be, the consequence which might naturally be expected does not and will not follow; as, though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee; though he slay me, yet will I trust in him. Cf. But. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A howitzer. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ G. haubitze, formerly hauffnitz, Bohem. haufnice, orig., a sling. ] (Mil.) (a) A gun so short that the projectile, which was hollow, could be put in its place by hand; a kind of mortar. [ Obs. ] (b) A short, light, largebore cannon, usually having a chamber of smaller diameter than the rest of the bore, and intended to throw large projectiles with comparatively small charges. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Naut.) Same as Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Howled p. pr. & vb. n. Howling. ] [ OE. houlen, hulen; akin to D. huilen, MHG. hiulen, hiuweln, OHG. hiuwilōn to exult, h&unr_;wo owl, Dan. hyle to howl. ] 1. To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do. [ 1913 Webster ]

And dogs in corners set them down to howl. Drayton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Methought a legion of foul fiends
Environ'd me about, and howled in my ears. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To utter a sound expressive of distress; to cry aloud and mournfully; to lament; to wail. [ 1913 Webster ]

Howl ye, for the day of the Lord is at hand. Is. xiii. 6. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To make a noise resembling the cry of a wild beast. [ 1913 Webster ]

Wild howled the wind. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

Howling monkey. (Zool.) See Howler, 2. --
Howling wilderness, a wild, desolate place inhabited only by wild beasts. Deut. xxxii. 10. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To utter with outcry. “Go . . . howl it out in deserts.” Philips. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. The protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf, or other like sound. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A prolonged cry of distress or anguish; a wail. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. One who howls. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Zool.) Any South American monkey of the genus Mycetes. Many species are known. They are arboreal in their habits, and are noted for the loud, discordant howling in which they indulge at night. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Equiv. to owlet, influenced by howl: cf. F. hulotte, OHG. h&unr_;wela, hiuwela. ] (Zool.) An owl; an owlet. [ Written also houlet. ] R. Browning. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To cry out; to whoop. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. Howsoever. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. & conj. [ How + so + ever. ] 1. In what manner soever; to whatever degree or extent; however. [ 1913 Webster ]

I am glad he's come, howsoever he comes. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Although; though; however. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A hood. See Houve. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

pos>n. the knowledge and skill required to do something; practical knowledge for a specific task.
Syn. -- knowhow. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. 1. someone who shirks a duty.
Syn. -- nonattender, truant. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. A person who is expected to attend a gathering but does not come. Specifically, a person who buys a ticket to a game or other entertainment and does not attend. [ PJC ]

v. t. To foreshow. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Contr. fr. rarity-show. ] A show carried about in a box; a peep show. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. Showed p. p. Shown r Showed; p. pr. & vb. n. Showing. It is sometimes written shew, shewed, shewn, shewing. ] [ OE. schowen, shewen, schewen, shawen, AS. sceáwian, to look, see, view; akin to OS. scaw&unr_;n, OFries. skawia, D. schouwen, OHG. scouw&unr_;n, G. schauen, Dan. skue, Sw. sk&unr_;da, Icel. sko&unr_;a, Goth. usskawjan to waken, skuggwa a mirror, Icel. skuggy shade, shadow, L. cavere to be on one's guard, Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_; to mark, perceive, hear, Skr. kavi wise. Cf. Caution, Scavenger, Sheen. ] 1. To exhibit or present to view; to place in sight; to display; -- the thing exhibited being the object, and often with an indirect object denoting the person or thing seeing or beholding; as, to show a house; show your colors; shopkeepers show customers goods (show goods to customers). [ 1913 Webster ]

Go thy way, shew thyself to the priest. Matt. viii. 4. [ 1913 Webster ]

Nor want we skill or art from whence to raise
Magnificence; and what can heaven show more? Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To exhibit to the mental view; to tell; to disclose; to reveal; to make known; as, to show one's designs. [ 1913 Webster ]

Shew them the way wherein they must walk. Ex. xviii. 20. [ 1913 Webster ]

If it please my father to do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away. 1 Sam. xx. 13. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Specifically, to make known the way to (a person); hence, to direct; to guide; to asher; to conduct; as, to show a person into a parlor; to show one to the door. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. To make apparent or clear, as by evidence, testimony, or reasoning; to prove; to explain; also, to manifest; to evince; as, to show the truth of a statement; to show the causes of an event. [ 1913 Webster ]

I 'll show my duty by my timely care. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. To bestow; to confer; to afford; as, to show favor. [ 1913 Webster ]

Shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me. Ex. xx. 6. [ 1913 Webster ]

To show forth, to manifest; to publish; to proclaim. --
To show his paces, to exhibit the gait, speed, or the like; -- said especially of a horse. --
To show off, to exhibit ostentatiously. --
To show up, to expose. [ Colloq. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ Written also shew. ] 1. To exhibit or manifest one's self or itself; to appear; to look; to be in appearance; to seem. [ 1913 Webster ]

Just such she shows before a rising storm. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

All round a hedge upshoots, and shows
At distance like a little wood. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To have a certain appearance, as well or ill, fit or unfit; to become or suit; to appear. [ 1913 Webster ]

My lord of York, it better showed with you. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

To show off, to make a show; to display one's self. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Formerly written also shew. ] 1. The act of showing, or bringing to view; exposure to sight; exhibition. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which os shown, or brought to view; that which is arranged to be seen; a spectacle; an exhibition; as, a traveling show; a cattle show. [ 1913 Webster ]

As for triumphs, masks, feasts, and such shows. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Proud or ostentatious display; parade; pomp. [ 1913 Webster ]

I envy none their pageantry and show. Young. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. Semblance; likeness; appearance. [ 1913 Webster ]

He through the midst unmarked,
In show plebeian angel militant
Of lowest order, passed. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. False semblance; deceitful appearance; pretense. [ 1913 Webster ]

Beware of the scribes, . . . which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers. Luke xx. 46. 47. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. (Med.) A discharge, from the vagina, of mucus streaked with blood, occuring a short time before labor. [ 1913 Webster ]

7. (Mining) A pale blue flame, at the top of a candle flame, indicating the presence of fire damp. Raymond. [ 1913 Webster ]

Show bill, a broad sheet containing an advertisement in large letters. --
Show box, a box xontaining some object of curiosity carried round as a show. --
Show card, an advertising placard; also, a card for displaying samples. --
Show case, a gla&unr_;ed case, box, or cabinet for displaying and protecting shopkeepers' wares, articles on exhibition in museums, etc. --
Show glass, a glass which displays objects; a mirror. --
Show of hands, a raising of hands to indicate judgment; as, the vote was taken by a show of hands. --
Show stone, a piece of glass or crystal supposed to have the property of exhibiting images of persons or things not present, indicating in that way future events. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Jewish Antiq.) Bread of exhibition; loaves to set before God; -- the term used in translating the various phrases used in the Hebrew and Greek to designate the loaves of bread which the priest of the week placed before the Lord on the golden table in the sanctuary. They were made of fine flour unleavened, and were changed every Sabbath. The loaves, twelve in number, represented the twelve tribes of Israel. They were to be eaten by the priests only, and in the Holy Place. [ Written also shewbread. ] Mark ii. 26. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ OE. shour, schour, AS. se&unr_;r; akin to D. schoer, G. schauer, OHG. sc&unr_;r, Icel. sk&unr_;r, Sw. skur, Goth. sk&unr_;ra windis a storm of wind; of uncertain origin. ] 1. A fall or rain or hail of short duration; sometimes, but rarely, a like fall of snow. [ 1913 Webster ]

In drought or else showers. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

Or wet the thirsty earth with falling showers. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which resembles a shower in falling or passing through the air copiously and rapidly. [ 1913 Webster ]

With showers of stones he drives them far away. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A copious supply bestowed. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

He and myself
Have travail'd in the great shower of your gifts. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

Shower bath, a bath in which water is showered from above, and sometimes from the sides also. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. One who shows or exhibits. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which shows; a mirror. [ Obs. ] Wyclif. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Showered p. pr. & vb. n. Showering. ] 1. To water with a shower; to &unr_;&unr_;t copiously with rain. [ 1913 Webster ]

Lest it again dissolve and shower the earth. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To bestow liberally; to destribute or scatter in &unr_;undance; to rain. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

C&unr_;sar's favor,
That showers down greatness on his friends. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]