Webster's practical dictionaryA practical dictionary of the English language, giving the correct spelling, pronunciation and definitions of words based on the Unabridged dictionary of Noah Webster .. . d weather.—breeder, n. A fine daywhich is supposed to presage foul weather. —cock-,n. A vane, or weather-vane, — orig. often in thefigure of a cock; any thing or person that turns eas-ily and frequently. —-gage, n. Position of a sliip tothe windward of another; a position of advantage or superiority. glass, n. An instrument to indicate the state of the atmosphere, esp. changes of atmos-pheric pr
Webster's practical dictionaryA practical dictionary of the English language, giving the correct spelling, pronunciation and definitions of words based on the Unabridged dictionary of Noah Webster .. . d weather.—breeder, n. A fine daywhich is supposed to presage foul weather. —cock-,n. A vane, or weather-vane, — orig. often in thefigure of a cock; any thing or person that turns eas-ily and frequently. —-gage, n. Position of a sliip tothe windward of another; a position of advantage or superiority. glass, n. An instrument to indicate the state of the atmosphere, esp. changes of atmos-pheric pressure, and of the weather. molding, -moulding, n. (Arch.) A canopy or cornice over doors or windows, to throw oft the rain. proof, a. Proof against rough weather. report, n. In the U. S., the daily report (rt meteorological observations,and of probable changes in tlie weather, publishedby the government.—-strip, >?. A strip of wood,rubber, etc., covering the crack between an outerdoor or window and the threshold or casing, to ex-clude cold air, rain, snow, etc. —wise. a. Skillfulin foreseeing the changes or state of the weather. Weave, wev, v. l. [imp. wove (wov); p. p. woven or. Weasel.
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