Ground

[A. S., Ger., Dan., and Swed. grund; D. grond; Fris. grund, grond; O. Sax. grund; Icel. grunnr; Gael. grunnd; Goth. grundu; Esthon. krund. Root, Sansk. gred, to go.] The earth, considered as superficially extended; the surface of land or upper part of the earth, without reference to the materials. "Man to till the ground none was." - Milton . -Region; territory; land; estate; po e ion. "Where'er we tread, 't is haunted, holy ground ." - Byron. fanciful manner. Grotesque'ne , n. State or quality of being gro--Basis; foundation; that which supports anything; hence, tesque. fundamental cause; primary reason or original principles; first principles; premise; dictum; originating force or agency. "To the solid ground Of nature trusts the Mind that builds for aye." - Words worth.