warmot

[Etym. doubtful; perhaps a corrupt. of wormwood.] Bot.: Artemisia absinthium. warmth, *wermthe, s. [Eng. warm; -th.] I. Ordinary Language: 1. The quality or state of being warm; moderate or gentle heat; the sensation of heat. "He taketh warmth and heat by the coles of the wicked Jewes."- Udall: Luke xxiv. 2. A state of warm, lively, or excited feelings; ardor, zeal, earnestne , fervor, enthusiasm, intensity. "What warmth is there in your affection toward any of these princely suitors?"- Shakesp .: Merchant of Venice, 1. 2. 3. Cordiality, geniality; hearty kindne or good feeling; warmheartedne . "A grasp Having the warmth and muscle of the heart." Tennyson: Aylmer's Field , 180. 4. Vigor, heat, forciblene , strong feeling. "The great warmth and energy of expre ion with which they declare their conviction."-Bp. Horsley: Sermons, vol. ii., ser. 24. II. Paint .: That glowing effect which arises from the use of warm colors (q. v.) in painting, and of transparent colors in the proce of glazing. Opposed to leaden coldne .) *warmth'-le , a. [Eng. warmth; -le .] Destitute of warmth; not communicating warmth. wârn, *warne, *warn-en, *werne, v . t . [A.S. wearnian , warnian (1) to take heed, (2) to warn; from wearn a refusal, denial, obstacle; original meaning a guarding or defense; cf. Icel. võrn =a defense; cogn. with Icel. varna to warn off, to *2. To ward off. wârn-Ing-ly, adv. [Eng. warning; -ly.) In a 3. To make ware or aware; to give notice to; to warning manner. inform beforehand. "Just Simeon and prophetic Anna, warn'd By vision." Milton: P. R. , i. 255. IMG:content-0668.png:[blocks in formation] * God warn us : God guard us! God forbid! "For lovers lacking- God warn us! matter."- Shakesp .: As You Like It , iv. 1.