n. [ Gr. &unr_; a pea + -lite: cf. F. pisolithe. ] (Min.) A variety of calcite, or calcium carbonate, consisting of aggregated globular concretions about the size of a pea; -- called also
☞ Oolite is similar in structure, but the concretions are as small as the roe of a fish. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.
Rays of light falling on a polite surface. Sir I. Newton. [ 1913 Webster ]
He marries, bows at court, and grows polite. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To polish; to refine; to render polite. [ Obs. ] Ray. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv.
n.
‖n. [ F. ] Politeness. [ 1913 Webster ]
a.
Rays of light falling on a polite surface. Sir I. Newton. [ 1913 Webster ]
He marries, bows at court, and grows polite. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To polish; to refine; to render polite. [ Obs. ] Ray. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv.
n.
‖n. [ F. ] Politeness. [ 1913 Webster ]