proterogynous

[PROTOGYNOUS.] prot-er-op-o-dēş, s. pl. [Pref. protero-, and Gr. pous (gen it. podos ) =a foot.] Ichthy.: A division of Siluride (q. v.). Rayed dorsal always present, and rather short; ventrals inserted below (very rarely in front of) the dorsal. prot-er-op-ter-æ, s.pl. [Pref. protero- , and Gr. IMG:content-1643.png:[blocks in formation] II. Law: 1. Commerce: (1) A formal declaration by the holder of a bill of exchange or promi ory note, or by a notary public at his direction, that acceptance or payment of such bill or note has been refused, and that the holder intends to recover all expenses to which he may be put in consequence of such non-acceptance or non-payment. (2) Marine Insurance : (See extract.) "A protest declaration made on oath by the captain of a ve el which has met with any disaster at sea, or has been compelled to run into a foreign or intermediate port for safety. The protest should be made as soon as he enters the port, within twenty-four hours of his arrival."- Bithell : Counting-House Dictionary. the limit usually a igned being IMG:content-1644.png:[blocks in formation] lectively; the principles or religion of protestants. †prot-es-tant-ize, v . t . [Eng. protestant ; -ize.] To render protestant; to convert to protestant ism. †prot-es-tant-lý, adj . [Eng. protestant ; -ly.] Like a protestant; in conformity with protestant ism or protestants. "Nothing more protestantly can be permitted."-Mil ton : Civil Power in Eccles. Causes .