Definition of name

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Name (n.) To designate by name or specifically for any purpose; to nominate; to specify; to appoint; as, to name a day for the wedding..

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Marksman :: Marksman (n.) One who makes his mark, instead of writing his name, in signing documents..
Moon-culminating :: Moon-culminating (a.) Culminating, or coming to the meredian, at or about the same time with the moon; -- said of a star or stars, esp. of certain stars selected beforehand, and named in an ephemeris (as the Nautical Almanac), as suitable to be observed in connection with the moon at culmination, for determining terrestrial longitude..
Comprehension :: Comprehension (n.) A figure by which the name of a whole is put for a part, or that of a part for a whole, or a definite number for an indefinite..
Holmos :: Holmos (n.) A name given to a vase having a rounded bod.
Senonian :: Senonian (a.) In european geology, a name given to the middle division of the Upper Cretaceous formation..
Pseudepigraphy :: Pseudepigraphy (n.) The ascription of false names of authors to works.
Dataria :: Dataria (n.) Formerly, a part of the Roman chancery; now, a separate office from which are sent graces or favors, cognizable in foro externo, such as appointments to benefices. The name is derived from the word datum, given or dated (with the indications of the time and place of granting the gift or favor)..
Russet :: Russet (a.) Of a reddish brown color, or (by some called) a red gray; of the color composed of blue, red, and yellow in equal strength, but unequal proportions, namely, two parts of red to one each of blue and yellow; also, of a yellowish brown color..
Lizard''s Tail :: Lizard's tail () A perennial plant of the genus Saururus (S. cernuus), growing in marshes, and having white flowers crowded in a slender terminal spike, somewhat resembling in form a lizard's tail; whence the name..
Mill :: Mill (n.) A common name for various machines which produce a manufactured product, or change the form of a raw material by the continuous repetition of some simple action; as, a sawmill; a stamping mill, etc..
Onomatology :: Onomatology (n.) The science of names or of their classification.
Flourish :: Flourish (n.) Decoration; ornament; beauty.
Chasing :: Chasing (n.) The art of ornamenting metal by means of chasing tools; also, a piece of ornamental work produced in this way..
Studbook :: Stud (v. t.) To set with detached ornaments or prominent objects; to set thickly, as with studs..
Lord :: Lord (n.) A title bestowed on the persons above named; and also, for honor, on certain official persons; as, lord advocate, lord chamberlain, lord chancellor, lord chief justice, etc..
Call :: Call (v. i.) To speak in loud voice; to cry out; to address by name; -- sometimes with to.
Grouper :: Grouper (n.) In California, the name is often applied to the rockfishes..
Plume :: Plume (v.) A large and flexible panicle of inflorescence resembling a feather, such as is seen in certain large ornamental grasses..
Juggernaut :: "Juggernaut (n.) One of the names under which Vishnu, in his incarnation as Krishna, is worshiped by the Hindoos..
Bridal :: Bridal (n.) Of or pertaining to a bride, or to wedding; nuptial; as, bridal ornaments; a bridal outfit; a bridal chamber..
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