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Dispace
Dispace Dis*pace", v. i. [Pref. dis- asunder, different ways,
to and fro + pace.]
To roam. [Obs.]
In this fair plot dispacing to and fro. --Spenser.
Dispair
Dispair Dis*pair", v. t.
To separate (a pair). [R.]
I have . . . dispaired two doves. --Beau. & Fl.
Dispand
Dispand Dis*pand", v. t. [L. dispandere to spread out; pref.
dis- + pandere, pansum, to spread out.]
To spread out; to expand. [Obs.] --Bailey.
DispansionDispansion Dis*pan"sion, n. [See Dispand.]
Act of dispanding, or state of being dispanded. [Obs.] Disparadised
Disparadised Dis*par"a*dised, a.
Removed from paradise. [R.] --Cockeram.
Disparage
Disparage Dis"pa*rage`, n.
Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior. [Obs.]
--Chaucer.
Dissuaded her from such a disparage. --Spenser.
Disparagement
Disparagement Dis*par"age*ment, n. [Cf. OF. desparagement.]
1. Matching any one in marriage under his or her degree;
injurious union with something of inferior excellence; a
lowering in rank or estimation. [Eng.]
And thought that match a foul disparagement.
--Spenser.
2. Injurious comparison with an inferior; a depreciating or
dishonoring opinion or insinuation; diminution of value;
dishonor; indignity; reproach; disgrace; detraction; --
commonly with to.
It ought to be no disparagement to a star that it is
not the sun. --South.
Imitation is a disparagement and a degradation in a
Christian minister. --I. Taylor.
Syn: Indignity; derogation; detraction; reproach; dishonor;
debasement; degradation; disgrace.
Disparager
Disparager Dis*par"a*ger, n.
One who disparages or dishonors; one who vilifies or
disgraces.
Disparagingly
Disparagingly Dis*par"a*ging*ly, adv.
In a manner to disparage or dishonor; slightingly.
Disparate
Disparate Dis"pa*rate, a. [L. disparatus, p. p. of disparare
to part, separate; dis- + parare to make ready, prepare.]
1. Unequal; dissimilar; separate.
Connecting disparate thoughts, purely by means of
resemblances in the words expressing them.
--Coleridge.
2. (Logic) Pertaining to two co["o]rdinate species or
divisions.
Disparates
Disparates Dis"pa*rates, n. pl.
Things so unequal or unlike that they can not be compared
with each other.
Disparition
Disparition Dis`pa*ri"tion, n. [Cf. F. disparition.]
Act of disappearing; disappearance. [Obs.] --Bp. Hall.
Disparkle
Disparkle Dis*par"kle, v. t. [OF. desparpeillier.]
To scatter abroad. [Obs.] --Holland.
DispartDispart Dis*part", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disparted; p. pr. &
vb. n. Disparting.] [Pref. dis- + part: cf. OF. despartir.]
To part asunder; to divide; to separate; to sever; to rend;
to rive or split; as, disparted air; disparted towers.
[Archaic]
Them in twelve troops their captain did dispart.
--Spenser.
The world will be whole, and refuses to be disparted.
--Emerson. Dispart
Dispart Dis*part", v. i.
To separate, to open; to cleave.
DispartDispart Dis*part", n.
1. (Gun.) The difference between the thickness of the metal
at the mouth and at the breech of a piece of ordnance.
On account of the dispart, the line of aim or line
of metal, which is in a plane passing through the
axis of the gun, always makes a small angle with the
axis. --Eng. Cys.
2. (Gun.) A piece of metal placed on the muzzle, or near the
trunnions, on the top of a piece of ordnance, to make the
line of sight parallel to the axis of the bore; -- called
also dispart sight, and muzzle sight. Dispart
Dispart Dis*part", v. t.
1. (Gun.) To make allowance for the dispart in (a gun), when
taking aim.
Every gunner, before he shoots, must truly dispart
his piece. --Lucar.
2. (Gun.) To furnish with a dispart sight.
dispart sightDispart Dis*part", n.
1. (Gun.) The difference between the thickness of the metal
at the mouth and at the breech of a piece of ordnance.
On account of the dispart, the line of aim or line
of metal, which is in a plane passing through the
axis of the gun, always makes a small angle with the
axis. --Eng. Cys.
2. (Gun.) A piece of metal placed on the muzzle, or near the
trunnions, on the top of a piece of ordnance, to make the
line of sight parallel to the axis of the bore; -- called
also dispart sight, and muzzle sight. DispartedDispart Dis*part", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disparted; p. pr. &
vb. n. Disparting.] [Pref. dis- + part: cf. OF. despartir.]
To part asunder; to divide; to separate; to sever; to rend;
to rive or split; as, disparted air; disparted towers.
[Archaic]
Them in twelve troops their captain did dispart.
--Spenser.
The world will be whole, and refuses to be disparted.
--Emerson. DispartingDispart Dis*part", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disparted; p. pr. &
vb. n. Disparting.] [Pref. dis- + part: cf. OF. despartir.]
To part asunder; to divide; to separate; to sever; to rend;
to rive or split; as, disparted air; disparted towers.
[Archaic]
Them in twelve troops their captain did dispart.
--Spenser.
The world will be whole, and refuses to be disparted.
--Emerson. Dispassion
Dispassion Dis*pas"sion, n.
Freedom from passion; an undisturbed state; apathy. --Sir W.
Temple.
DispassionateDispassionate Dis*pas"sion*ate, a.
1. Free from passion; not warped, prejudiced, swerved, or
carried away by passion or feeling; judicial; calm;
composed.
Wise and dispassionate men. --Clarendon.
2. Not dictated by passion; not proceeding from temper or
bias; impartial; as, dispassionate proceedings; a
dispassionate view.
Syn: Calm; cool; composed serene; unimpassioned; temperate;
moderate; impartial; unruffled. --
Dis*pas"sion*ate*ly, adv. -- Dis*pas"sion*ate*ness,
n. DispassionatelyDispassionate Dis*pas"sion*ate, a.
1. Free from passion; not warped, prejudiced, swerved, or
carried away by passion or feeling; judicial; calm;
composed.
Wise and dispassionate men. --Clarendon.
2. Not dictated by passion; not proceeding from temper or
bias; impartial; as, dispassionate proceedings; a
dispassionate view.
Syn: Calm; cool; composed serene; unimpassioned; temperate;
moderate; impartial; unruffled. --
Dis*pas"sion*ate*ly, adv. -- Dis*pas"sion*ate*ness,
n. DispassionatenessDispassionate Dis*pas"sion*ate, a.
1. Free from passion; not warped, prejudiced, swerved, or
carried away by passion or feeling; judicial; calm;
composed.
Wise and dispassionate men. --Clarendon.
2. Not dictated by passion; not proceeding from temper or
bias; impartial; as, dispassionate proceedings; a
dispassionate view.
Syn: Calm; cool; composed serene; unimpassioned; temperate;
moderate; impartial; unruffled. --
Dis*pas"sion*ate*ly, adv. -- Dis*pas"sion*ate*ness,
n. Dispassioned
Dispassioned Dis*pas"sioned, a.
Free from passion; dispassionate. [R.] ``Dispassioned men.'
--Donne.
Dispatch
Dispatch Dis*patch", v. i.
To make haste; to conclude an affair; to finish a matter of
business.
They have dispatched with Pompey. --Shak.
Dispatcher
Dispatcher Dis*patch"er, n.
One who dispatches.
Dispatchful
Dispatchful Dis*patch"ful, a.
Bent on haste; intent on speedy execution of business or any
task; indicating haste; quick; as, dispatchful looks.
--Milton.
Dispatchment
Dispatchment Dis*patch"ment, n. [Cf. OF. despechement.]
The act of dispatching. [Obs.] --State Trials (1529).
DispathiesDispathy Dis"pa*thy, n.; pl. Dispathies. [Pref. dis- + Gr. ?
passion. See Pathos.]
Lack of sympathy; want of passion; apathy. [R.]
Many discrepancies and some dispathies between us.
--Southey.
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