Definition of ought

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Ought (imp., p. p., or auxiliary) To be necessary, fit, becoming, or expedient; to behoove; -- in this sense formerly sometimes used impersonally or without a subject expressed..

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Rejectable :: Rejectable (a.) Capable of being, or that ought to be, rejected..
Wraith :: Wraith (n.) Sometimes, improperly, a spirit thought to preside over the waters; -- called also water wraith..
Glorify :: Glorify (v. t.) To make glorious in thought or with the heart, by ascribing glory to; to asknowledge the excellence of; to render homage to; to magnify in worship; to adore..
Stoichiology :: Stoichiology (n.) The doctrine of the elementary requisites of mere thought.
Finger :: Finger (n.) Anything that does work of a finger; as, the pointer of a clock, watch, or other registering machine; especially (Mech.) a small projecting rod, wire, or piece, which is brought into contact with an object to effect, direct, or restrain a motion..
Spineless :: Spinel (n.) Bleached yarn in making the linen tape called inkle; unwrought inkle.
Thoughtful :: Thoughtful (a.) Full of thought; employed in meditation; contemplative; as, a man of thoughtful mind..
Mennonite :: Mennonite (n.) One of a small denomination of Christians, so called from Menno Simons of Friesland, their founder. They believe that the New Testament is the only rule of faith, that there is no original sin, that infants should not be baptized, and that Christians ought not to take oath, hold office, or render military service..
Inwards :: Inwards (a.) Into, or toward, the mind or thoughts; inwardly; as, to turn the attention inward..
Brainsick :: Brainsick (a.) Disordered in the understanding; giddy; thoughtless.
Fought :: Fought () imp. & p. p. of Fight.
Unthink :: Unthink (v. t.) To recall or take back, as something thought..
Finery :: Finery (n.) A charcoal hearth or furnace for the conversion of cast iron into wrought iron, or into iron suitable for puddling..
Blackwork :: Blackwork (n.) Work wrought by blacksmiths; -- so called in distinction from that wrought by whitesmiths.
Marmalade :: Marmalade (n.) A preserve or confection made of the pulp of fruit, as the quince, pear, apple, orange, etc., boiled with sugar, and brought to a jamlike consistence..
Glance :: Glance (n.) An incidental or passing thought or allusion.
Utraquist :: Utraquist (n.) One who receives the eucharist in both kinds; esp., one of a body of Hussites who in the 15th century fought for the right to do this. Called also Calixtines..
Litter :: Litter (n.) The young brought forth at one time, by a sow or other multiparous animal, taken collectively. Also Fig..
Furculum :: Furculum (n.) The wishbone or merrythought of birds, formed by the united clavicles..
Seminary :: Seminary (n.) Hence, the place or original stock whence anything is brought or produced..
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