Acridii, or Acrydii

pl. [Gr. akris, a locust.] (Zool.) The Migratory Locusts, a family of orthopterous insects, which have a large head, short and stout antennæ, strong hind-legs, three-jointed tarsi, and no projecting ovipositor. They are closely allied to the LOCUSTARIE, q. v. IMG:content-0034.png:[graphic] Acquisitive, a . That is acquired. Acquisitively, ad . By acquisition. Acquisitivene , n. ( Phren .) The love of acquiring property or po e ion. Acquis'it or, n. One who makes acquisitions. Acquit', v . a. [Fr. acquitter .] To set free. To clear from a charge of guilt; to absolve. - To clear from any obli- gation; and, hence, to bear or conduct one's self. Acquit'tal, n. [Fr. acquitter , to free.] ( Law . ) Deliver- ance from a criminal charge. Thus, one who has been Acrido'phagi, n. [Gr. akris, locust, and phago, I eat.] A name given to an ancient Ethiopian tribe, represent ed as feeding on locusts. Acrimonious, a . Abounding with acrimony; corro sive. Acrimoniously, ad. In an acrimonious manner. Acrimoniousne , n. Quality of being acrimoni ous; severity.