See Also: leaden(1)(dictionary)
leaden(2)(dictionary)
leaden(dictionary)
amethyst(medicine)
amethyst(dictionary)
amethyst(encyclopedia)
amethyst(dictionary)

leaden(2) (iou) and amethyst (medicine)


leaden(2) (iou)



leaden verb. rare. M16.
[from LEAD noun1 + -EN5 or from LEADEN adjective.]
verb trans. Fasten with molten lead. Only in M16.
verb intrans. Press down like lead. Only as leadening ppl adjective. M19.
verb trans. Make leaden or dull. L19.

amethyst (medicine)


amethyst


1. <chemical> A variety of crystallized quartz, of a purple or bluish violet colour, of different shades. It is much used as a jeweler's stone. Oriental amethyst, the violet-blue variety of transparent crystallized corundum or sapphire.

2. A purple colour in a nobleman's escutcheon, or coat of arms.

Origin: F. Ametiste, amatiste, F. Amethyste, L. Amethystus, fr. Gr. Without drunkenness; as a noun, a remedy for drunkenness, the amethyst, supposed to have this power; priv. + to be drunken, strong drink, Wine. See Mead.

Source: Websters Dictionary