eidoloscope

[Gr. eidolon image, and, skopeō to see. An instrument similar to the vitascope, which see. ei-do-scope, s . [Gr. eidos =form, appearance, and skopeō to see.] An instrument on the principle of the kaleidoscope, which produces an infinite variety of geometrical figures by the independent revolution of two perforated metallic discs on their axes. It may be employed in conjunction with the magic-lantern, when rapidly rotated, causing flashing rays of light, forming singular combinations to appear upon the screen. Variously colored gla discs may be used, producing striking variations and combinations of color. ei-dou-rā-ni-on, s . [Greek eidos = form, appearance, and ouranios = heavenly; ouranos = the heaven.] A representation of the heavens. *elf-fest, adj . used adv . [Icel. efstr =last.) Especially. êigh ( gh silent), interj . [Ен.] eight, *eighte, *eyght ( gh silent), a. & s. [A. S. eahta ; cogn. with Ger. & Dut. acht ; Icel. átta ; Da. otte ; Św. att a ; Goth. ahtau ; O. H. Ger. áhta ; M. H. Ger. œhte , ahte; Ir. ocht ; Gael. ochd; Wel. wyth ; Cornish eath ; Bret. eich , eiz; Lat. octo ; Gr. ok to ; Sans. ashtan . ( Skeat .)] A. As adj .: One of the cardinal numeral adjectives; twice four. B. As substantive : 1. One of the cardinal numbers equivalent to IMG:content-0804.png:[blocks in formation] Print.: A type whose body has eight times the depth of pica, or 96 points=11⁄2 inches.