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Self-registering :: Self-registering (a.) Registering itself; -- said of any instrument so contrived as to record its own indications of phenomena, whether continuously or at stated times, as at the maxima and minima of variations; as, a self-registering anemometer or barometer..

Turbot :: Turbot (n.) A large European flounder (Rhombus maximus) highly esteemed as a food fish. It often weighs from thirty to forty pounds. Its color on the upper side is brownish with small roundish tubercles scattered over the surface. The lower, or blind, side is white. Called also bannock fluke..

Fitly :: Fitly (adv.) In a fit manner; suitably; properly; conveniently; as, a maxim fitly applied..

Thermetograph :: Thermetograph (n.) A self-registering thermometer, especially one that registers the maximum and minimum during long periods..

Water Thermometer :: Water thermometer () A thermometer filled with water instead of mercury, for ascertaining the precise temperature at which water attains its maximum density. This is about 39? Fahr., or 4? Centigrade; and from that point down to 32? Fahr., or 0? Centigrade, or the freezing point, it expands..

Gramme :: Gramme (n.) The unit of weight in the metric system. It was intended to be exactly, and is very nearly, equivalent to the weight in a vacuum of one cubic centimeter of pure water at its maximum density. It is equal to 15.432 grains. See Grain, n., 4..

Protasis :: Protasis (n.) A proposition; a maxim.

Dignity :: Dignity (n.) Fundamental principle; axiom; maxim.

Pole :: Pole (n.) One of the opposite or contrasted parts or directions in which a polar force is manifested; a point of maximum intensity of a force which has two such points, or which has polarity; as, the poles of a magnet; the north pole of a needle..

Domebook :: Domebook (n.) A book said to have been compiled under the direction of King Alfred. It is supposed to have contained the principal maxims of the common law, the penalties for misdemeanors, and the forms of judicial proceedings. Domebook was probably a general name for book of judgments..

Institute :: Institute (a.) Hence: An elementary and necessary principle; a precept, maxim, or rule, recognized as established and authoritative; usually in the plural, a collection of such principles and precepts; esp., a comprehensive summary of legal principles and decisions; as, the Institutes of Justinian; Coke's Institutes of the Laws of England. Cf. Digest, n..

Gnomology :: Gnomology (n.) A collection of, or a treatise on, maxims, grave sentences, or reflections..

Dictator :: Dictator (n.) One who dictates; one who prescribes rules and maxims authoritatively for the direction of others.

Gnome :: Gnome (n.) A brief reflection or maxim.

Uncontrollable :: Uncontrollable (a.) Indisputable; irrefragable; as, an uncontrollable maxim; an uncontrollable title..

Bardism :: Bardism (n.) The system of bards; the learning and maxims of bards.

Jagua Palm :: "Jagua palm () A great Brazilian palm (Maximiliana regia), having immense spathes which are used for baskets and tubs..

Saw :: Saw (v. t.) A saying; a proverb; a maxim.

Apsis :: Apsis (n.) In a curve referred to polar coordinates, any point for which the radius vector is a maximum or minimum..

Maximize :: Maximize (v. t.) To increase to the highest degree.

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