ventriloquy

[Lat. ventriloquus.] [VENTRILOQUE.] Ventriloquism. věn-tro-, pref. [Lat. venter ( gen it.ventris )=the belly.] Anat.: Of, pertaining to, or connected with the belly. ventro-inguinal, a. Anatomy : Of or pertaining to the belly and the groin; as, ventro - inguinal hernia. ventro-lateral, s. Anat.: Of or pertaining to the belly and the side; as, ventro - lateral muscles. věn'-ture, *venter, subst. [An abbreviation of aventure, or adventure (q. v.).] st.). 1. An undertaking of chance, risk, or danger; the hazard or risking of something upon an event, the result of which cannot be clearly foreseen; the undertaking of chance and risk; a trial of one's chance or of an i ue; hazard, risk. "I cannot lose much by the venture , sure." Beaum. & Flet.: Noble Gentleman, iv. 1. 2. Specifically, a commercial speculation or enterprise; a pecuniary risk. 3. That which is put to hazard or risk; that which is staked; a stake, a risk; especially something sent abroad in trade. "We must take the current when it serves, Or lose our venture." Shakesp. Julius Cæsar, iv. 3. IMG:content-0450.png:[blocks in formation] IMG:content-0451.png:[blocks in formation] 1. To hazard one's self; to dare; to have the courage or presumption to do, undertake, or say. "Whosoever ventured in must nedes gore themselves uppon the sharp pointes of the stakes." -Golding: Cæsar, fo. 225. 2. To try a chance, hazard, or risk; to run all risks. "Before you venture for me." Shakesp.: Merchant of Venice , iii. 2. To venture at , on , or upon : To dare to enter upon or engage in; to take or run the risk of. "It was impo ible to think of venturing upon this pa age."-Anson: Voyages , bk. ii., ch. vii.