modiste (modest)

[F. (= Sp. Pg. It. mo dist a ), a milliner, They [the English) may make good colonists, sailors, and mechanics; but they do not make good singers, dancers, actors, artistes, or modistes . Smiles , Character, p. 263. modius (mō'di-us), n.; pl. modii (-1). [L. mo dius (>Gr. μόδιος ), a dry measure (see def. 1), a ve el of this capacity, modus , measure: see model.] 1. A Roman dry measure, one third of the amphora, containing about 84 liters or 550 cubic inches, and thus equal to nearly 2 English gallons.-2. In cla ical art , a headdre of high cylindrical form, approaching that of modius, the measure of capacity (see def. 1), worn typically by certain divinities. See cut on following page. modiwartt, n. Same as moldwarp. Modot (mōdō), n. [Appar. a made name. Cf. Mahu.] The prince of darkne ; the fiend. The prince of darkne is a gentleman: Modo he's called, and Mahu. Shak ., Lear, iii. 4. 149. Modoc whistle. See whistle. modo et form a (mōdō et fôr'mä). [L.: modo, abl. of modus, manner; et, and; form a, abl. of form a, form: see model and form.] In manner and form: a phrase used in old Latin law pleadings.