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Definition of ad-

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Ad- () As a prefix ad- assumes the forms ac-, af-, ag-, al-, an-, ap-, ar-, as-, at-, assimilating the d with the first letter of the word to which ad- is prefixed. It remains unchanged before vowels, and before d, h, j, m, v. Examples: adduce, adhere, adjacent, admit, advent, accord, affect, aggregate, allude, annex, appear, etc. It becomes ac- before qu, as in acquiesce..

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Dead-reckoning :: Dead-reckoning (n.) See under Dead, a..

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Eyed :: Eyed (a.) Heaving (such or so many) eyes; -- used in composition; as sharp-eyed; dull-eyed; sad-eyed; ox-eyed Juno; myriad-eyed.

Shad-spirit :: Shad-spirit (n.) See Shadbird (a.

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Boaster :: Boaster (n.) A stone mason's broad-faced chisel.

Tacket :: Tacket (n.) A small, broad-headed nail..

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Broad-brimmed :: Broad-brimmed (a.) Having a broad brim.

Tempered :: Tempered (a.) Brought to a proper temper; as, tempered steel; having (such) a temper; -- chiefly used in composition; as, a good-tempered or bad-tempered man; a well-tempered sword..

Blae :: Blae (a.) Dark blue or bluish gray; lead-colored.

Brob :: Brob (n.) A peculiar brad-shaped spike, to be driven alongside the end of an abutting timber to prevent its slipping..

Argentite :: Argentite (n.) Sulphide of silver; -- also called vitreous silver, or silver glance. It has a metallic luster, a lead-gray color, and is sectile like lead..

Based :: Based (a.) Having a base, or having as a base; supported; as, broad-based..

Latirostres :: Latirostres (n. pl.) The broad-billed singing birds, such as the swallows, and their allies..

Jar :: "Jar (n.) A deep, broad-mouthed vessel of earthenware or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes; as, a jar of honey; a rose jar..

Laticostate :: Laticostate (a.) Broad-ribbed.

Mad-headed :: Mad-headed (a.) Wild; crack-brained.

Sadden :: Sadden (v. t.) To make dull- or sad-colored, as cloth..