Noturus (noturus)

[NL., Gr. νῶτος, the back, + οὐρά, tail.] A genus of small North American catfishes of the family Siluride and the subfamily Ictalurinæ, having a long low adipose fin generally connected with the cau IMG:content-1474.png:[blocks in formation] I am but a Prisoner still, notwithstanding the Releasement of so many. Howell , Letters, ii. 31. Throughout the long reign of Aurungzebe, the state, not withstanding all that the vigour and policy of the prince could effect, was hastening to di olution. Macaulay , Lord Clive. He [James I. of Scotland) was detained prisoner by Henry IV., notwithstanding that a truce existed between the two countries. Irving , Sketch-Book, A Royal Poet. = Syn. Notwithstanding, In spite of, Despite, for all. Not withstanding is the least emphatic; it calls attention with some emphasis to an obstacle: as, notwithstanding his youth, he made great progre . In spite of and despite, by the strength of the word spite, point primarily to active opposition: as, in spite of his utmost efforts, he was defeated; and, figuratively, to great obstacles of any kind: as, despite all hindrances, he arrived at the time appointed. Despite is rather loftier and more poetic than the others. III. conj. Followed by a clause with that omitted: In spite of the fact that; although. Come, come, Sir Peter, you love her, notwithstanding your tempers do not exactly agree. Sheridan, School for Scandal, i. 2. Hitherto, notwithstanding Felix drank so little ale, the publican had treated him with high civility. =Syn. Although, Though, etc. See although. IV. adv. Neverthele ; however; yet. George Eliot , Felix Holt, xi. IMG:content-1475.png:[blocks in formation] He hath a tear for pity, and a hand Open as day for melting charity: Yet notwithstanding , being incensed, he's flint. Shak ., 2 Hen. IV., iv. 4. 33. nout, adv. A Middle English form of now . noucht, n. [ a nouche as an ouche), ouche , ousche (see ouch), ML.nusca ), nuscja , nusca , MHG. nusche, a buckle, clasp, brooch.] A jewel; an ornament of gold in which precious stones were set. They were set as thik as nouchis Fyne, of the fynest stones faire. Chaucer, House of Fame, 1. 1350.