canjugial

[Lat. conjugialis, from conju gium =a union, a marriage.] Conjugal. " Conjugial for conjugal, though allowed by a few Latin examples is a pedantry on Swedenborg's part."-Kingsley: Lett. & Mem., ii. 259. con'-junct, *con-junct', a . & s. [Lat. conjunct us, pa. par. of conjungo =to join together.] [CONJOINT.] A. As adjective : IMG:content-0626.png:[blocks in formation] 1. One of the Greek systems of music. [GREEK MUSIC.] 2. Conjunct motion, a succe ion of sounds proceeding by single degrees. ( Stainer & Barrett .) B. As subst.: A conjunction, an a ociation, a combination. con-junction, *con-iunc-cion, *con-iun conjunzione ; Prov. & Ital. conjunctio , from Lat. cion, s. [Fr. conjonction ; Port. conjunção ; Ital. conjunct us.] [CONJUNCT.] I. Ord. Lang.: The act of conjoining together, the state of being conjoined; union, a ociation, league; that which conjoins. "We will unite the white rose and the red: Smile heaven upon this fair conjunction, That long hath frown'd upon their enmity!" Shakesp.: Richard III., V. L II. Technically : Astron. ( of three heavenly bodies ): The state of being in apparent union with each other. One distinction is between equatorial and ecliptic con junction. Two heavenly bodies are said to be in equatorial conjunction, or, more briefly, in conjunction with respect to a third, when they have the same right ascension measured on the equator IMG:content-0627.png:[blocks in formation] IMG:content-0628.png:[blocks in formation] "When those 'gainst states and king domes do conjure, Who then can thinke their hedlong ruine to recure?"" Spenser: F. Q., V. x. 26. 2. To make a solemn appeal or adjuration. "Then coniurt the knyght and on Cryst callus." Anturs of Arthur , xi. B. With the accent on the first syllable: I. Transitive : 1. Literally : IMG:content-0629.png:[blocks in formation] conjuncture is a joining or combination of cor- responding circumstances tending toward the same end; a crisis is the high-wrought state of any affair which immediately precedes a change: a conjunc- ture may be favorable, a crisis alarming. An able statesman seizes the conjuncture which promises to suit his purpose, for the introduction of a favorite measure: the abilities, firmne , and perseverance of Alfred the Great, at one important crisis of his reign, saved England from destruction." (Crabb: Eng . Synon.) còn-ju-rā-tion, *con-jur-a-cioun, s. [Fr. & Sp. conjuracion ; Port. conjuracão ; Ital. congiur- azione, from Lat. conjuratio, from conjuro =to swear together, to conspire: con cum =with, to- gether, and juro =to swear.] I. Ordinary Language : †1. A conspiracy, a plot. "Consentyng of a coniuracioun maked ageins hym." Chaucer: Boethius , p. 18. 2. The act of conjuring or invoking supernatural aid; the use of magic arts; incantation. what drugs, what charms, What conjuration and what mighty magic, I won his daughter." Shakesp.: Othello , i. 3. IMG:content-0630.png:[blocks in formation] earnestly ask God this question, with a conjuration upon his justice, saying, Lord, thou art just when I argue with with the demon, while in enchantment there was no more than the use of such charms as medicines, or certain words, no apparition taking place or being expected. For the penalties formerly in- flicted upon offenders for these imaginary crimes see specially WITCHCRAFT. IMG:content-0631.png:[blocks in formation] "And gan out of hir cofer take Hym thought an heuenly figure, Whiche all by char me, and by conture Was wrought." IMG:content-0632.png:[blocks in formation] I. With the accent on the second syllable: 1. Conspired, confederate. "They bind themselves with the conjured bands." Surrey: Virgil; Ænaid , bk. iš 2. Appealed to solemnly; adjured. II. With the accent on the first syllable: *1. Perjured. 2. Caused by conjuring or tricks. con-jüre'-ment, s. [Eng.conjure; -ment.] to swear together, to conspire: con = cum =with, together, and juro to swear; jus (gen it. juris )= law, right.] IMG:content-0633.png:[blocks in formation] "And I conjure thee, Demon elf, By Him whom demons fear, To show us whence thou art thyself, And what thy errand here." IMG:content-0634.png:[blocks in formation] IMG:content-0635.png:[blocks in formation] gether, and nascent i a =a being born; nascor =to be born.] 1. The production of two or more things at the same time; a being produced with another. 2. A growing or uniting together. "Symphysis dénotes a connascence, or growing to- gether."-Wiseman. con-năs-çěn-ç, 6 (CONNASCENCE.] The same as CONNASCENCE (q. v.). "Christians have baptized these geminous births and double connascencies , as containing in them a distinction of soul."-Browne: Vulgar Errors. con'-nāte, a. [Lat.connatus= born at the same time, connate, in- nate, from con = together, and nat us =born.] †I. Ordinary 2. Conjuring, enchantment, magic. "With charms and with conjurisons." -A lisa under, 81. lect, do yet admit them in this."- South . IMG:content-0636.png:[blocks in formation] IMG:content-0637.png:[blocks in formation] Connate is not the same as perfoliate , the latter term implying that the stem through the base of a single leaf, the lobes of which unite around it. 2. ( Of botanical structures in general): Having parts originally distinct now united together. †connate-perfoliate, connate perfoliate, a. A term sometimes used when two opposite leaves grow together at the base; but connate is enough to designate this peculiarity. con-nā-tion, s. [Lat. connatio, rom con cum =with, together, and nat us =born.] The state of nection. conn, s. [CONN, v .] Naut .: The post taken by the person who cons or being united or connected by birth; natural con- IMG:content-0638.png:[merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][ocr errors][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small][merged small] the same nature; natural connection or alliance. rality (q. v.).] The state or quality of partaking of "There is a connaturality and congruity between that IMG:content-0639.png:[blocks in formation] IMG:content-0640.png:[blocks in formation] A. & B. As pr. par. & particip. adj.: (See the States the upon the nicknamed "the Nutmeg verb.) C. As subst.: The act or proce of making of the that formed the American Union, and is the most IMG:content-0641.png:[blocks in formation] Connecticut Bounded W. by New York, N. by Ma achusetts, E. by Rhode Island, and S. by Long Island Sound, Area, 4,990 square miles. The principal rivers are the Connecticut, Housatonic, and Thames. The Connecticut, entering the State from Ma achusetts, traverses its whole extent from N. to S. and divides it into two nearly equal portions. The chief agricultural staples are corn, oats, hay, tobacco, Irish potatoes, dairy and market products. It ranks among the first States of the Union in the amount of capital invested in manufactures, and has valuable mineral resources. The chief cities are New Haven, the metropolis; Hartford, the capital; Bridge port, Norwich, Water bury, Meriden, New Britain, Middle town, Danbury, Derby, Stamford. and New London. Connecticut river, s. The largest river in the New England States, rising in north Vermont, run ning through Vermont, New Hampshire and Con necticut to Say brook, 400 miles long. côn-něc'-ting, pr. par., a. & 8. [CONNECT, v.] A. As pr. par.: In senses corresponding to those of the verb. IMG:content-0642.png:[blocks in formation]