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American painter (1906–1990)
Albert Ernest Backus (January 3, 1906 – June 6, 1990), also known as Bean or Beanie Backus, was an American artist famous for his vivid Florida landscape
A._E._Backus
Art museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S.
established in 1960 by Backus and a group of local art enthusiasts. The museum is dedicated to presenting and collecting works by Backus and the original Florida
A._E._Backus_Museum_&_Gallery
Surname list
surname include: A. E. Backus (1909–1990), American artist Azel Backus (1765–1816), first President of Hamilton College in New York Billy Backus (born 1943)
Backus
American actor (1913–1989)
son of Russell Gould Backus (1880–1954) and Daisy Taylor (née Gilmore) Backus (1889–1959). His older sister was Katherine Jane Backus. He attended Shaw High
Jim_Backus
Formalism to describe programming languages
computer science, Backus–Naur form or Pāṇini–Backus Form (BNF or PBF, pronounced /ˌbækəs ˈnaʊər/), also known as Backus normal form, is a notation system
Backus–Naur_form
American computer scientist
of programming languages". John Backus retired in 1991. He died at his home in Ashland, Oregon on March 17, 2007. Backus was born in Philadelphia and grew
John_Backus
African-American group of artists
student, 14-year-old Alfred Hair, to her friend A. E. Backus, a prominent Florida landscape artist. Backus agreed to train Hair in his backyard studio. During
The Highwaymen (landscape artists)
The_Highwaymen_(landscape_artists)
City in Florida, United States
February hosts a celebration of the artwork of the African-American collective of landscape artists formed in the 1950s. Local artist A.E. Backus mentored many
Fort_Pierce,_Florida
Brand of beverage
"Anuncian 1ra. Copa Guaraná Backus". Terra.com.pe. Terra Networks. January 14, 2004. Retrieved November 7, 2009. Backus web site (in Spanish) v t e v t e
Guaraná_(Backus)
Peruvian brewery
Backus and Johnston (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbakus ˈi ˈjonson], Backus y Johnston) is the largest brewery in Peru, part of Bavaria Brewery, which itself
Backus_and_Johnston_Brewery
Family of metasyntax notations
extended Backus–Naur form (EBNF) is a family of metasyntax notations, any of which can be used to express a context-free grammar. EBNF is used to make a formal
Extended_Backus–Naur_form
Hospital in Connecticut, US
The William W. Backus Hospital is a 213-bed, not-for-profit, acute care community hospital in Norwich, Connecticut. Backus Hospital provides inpatient
Backus_Hospital
the Backus–Gilbert method, also known as the optimally localized average (OLA) method is named for its discoverers, geophysicists George E. Backus and
Backus–Gilbert_method
Peruvian soft drink brand
Cola adquiere bebidas no alcohólicas de Backus". Perú Retail (in Spanish). 2014-12-04. Retrieved 2025-11-12. (in Spanish) Backus web site v t e v t e
Viva_Backus
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
E. M. Backus Lodge, also known as Camp Toxaway, The Cold Mountain Lodge and Canaan Land Christian Retreat , is a historic hunting lodge and national historic
E._M._Backus_Lodge
American painter
and she introduced him to the prominent Florida landscape artist, A. E. Backus. Backus had been encouraging several young African American artists and persuading
Alfred_Hair
Italian liner launched in 1925
Technology "Leonardo da Vinci" in Milan. 45th Portable Surgical Hospital A. E. Backus "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships". ibiblio.org. Retrieved
SS_Conte_Biancamano
United States historic place
movies and variety shows. In 1930 the young A.E. Backus became resident artist for the theater. Backus created displays and posters for the theatre's
Sunrise_Theatre
Her work has been featured in several galleries, especially in the A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum in Fort Pierce, and it is currently on display in her
Lori_McNamara
American sculptor (1863–1955)
Backus had points in its favor. They selected Backus's model to execute in full-size bronze. The appropriation for the monument was $10,000. Backus had
Catherine_Backus
American television series
focuses on Backus in the role of Mike O'Toole, the editor/proprietor of a low rent wire service struggling to stay in business. Jim Backus as Mike O'Toole
The_Jim_Backus_Show
of State Owens, Darryl E. "Ten Stops Along Florida's Black Heritage Trail". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved January 31, 2018. Kathleen A. Deagan; Jane Landers
Florida_Black_Heritage_Trail
American Baptist minister
Backus's most politically powerful and legally astute friend. It might, therefore, have been expedient for Backus to avoid condemning slavery. Backus
Isaac_Backus
Defunct gristmill near Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada
The Backus Heritage Conservation Area is located in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. The area contains the Backhouse Mill (known in French as Moulin-à-Farine
Backus Mill Heritage and Conservation Centre
Backus_Mill_Heritage_and_Conservation_Centre
Metalanguage based on Backus–Naur Form (BNF)
In computer science, augmented Backus–Naur form (ABNF) is a metalanguage based on Backus–Naur form (BNF) but consisting of its own syntax and derivation
Augmented_Backus–Naur_form
American politician
Henry Backus (June 9, 1856 – June 24, 1929) was an American businessman and politician. Backus was born in Chaplin, Connecticut where he lived on a farm
Charles_H._Backus
American geophysicist
pp. 164 and 360. "George E. Backus, Professor Emeritus". Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. "Dictionary:Backus averaging". Retrieved 2026-04-16
George_Edward_Backus
Paradox in economics
receive a transfer to take advantage of cheap consumption. This anomaly was first documented by David K. Backus and Gregor W. Smith in 1993. Backus, David
Backus–Smith_puzzle
Mountain in Alberta, Canada
Mount Backus is a summit in Alberta, Canada. Mount Backus, named after pioneer settler, Peter Bakos. "Mount Backus". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved
Mount_Backus
Programming language
paradigm Backus had hoped. In his Turing award paper, Backus described how the FP style is different: An FP system is based on the use of a fixed set
FP_(programming_language)
Broadcast journalist, actor and announcer
of the artists, their mentor, late renowned Florida landscape painter A.E. Backus, and more than 100 original Highwaymen paintings. The film was produced
John_Hambrick
High-level programming language
ISBN 0-387-98269-8. LCCN 98-16911. SPIN 10693423. Backus, John W. (2006-09-05). Booch, Grady (ed.). "Oral History of John Backus" (PDF). Reference number: X3715.2007
Speedcoding
American politician and attorney (born 1975)
Shea Backus (born 1975) is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Nevada Assembly from the 37th district. Backus was born in 1975
Shea_Backus
American landscape artist
painter A.E. Backus. Newton depicted Florida’s coastlines and wetlands. Most of his paintings were of Florida landscapes. Newton was successful in a time
Harold_Newton
Fetterman Maritime Museum and Research Center, Pensacola, website Mark X. and E. Louise Benson Museum, Gulf Breeze, website Pulse Memorial and Museum, Orlando
List_of_museums_in_Florida
American softball player and coach
sport. Backus has been inducted into both the National Softball Hall of Fame and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Backus attended
Sharron_Backus
American television series (1964–1967)
Backus, with whom he was close friends. However, at the time Backus was not immediately available for the role, holding out for a pilot to become a potential
Gilligan's_Island
IEEE William Cherry Award". Business Wire. Retrieved 7 March 2023. Warren, E. L. (2020). "The value of diversity in the renewable energy industry and research
Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
Photovoltaic_Specialists_Conference
School district in Minnesota, United States
Pine River-Backus School District is a school district in north central Minnesota along Minnesota State Highway 371. Pine River-Backus Schools serves
Pine River-Backus School District
Pine_River-Backus_School_District
American businessman (1861–1934)
and died of a heart attack in New York in 1934. Edward W. Backus is the namesake of the city of Backus, Minnesota. "Biography – BACKUS, EDWARD WELLINGTON
Edward_Wellington_Backus
United States military unit
Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I), by Robert E. Backus (NSWC PCD), dated 11 September 2012, last accessed 28 February 2021 Joint
Joint Communications Support Element
Joint_Communications_Support_Element
Island in the Ohio River in West Virginia, United States
last home, dying in 1767. European Americans knew it as Backus Island, named for Elijah Backus, who purchased it in 1792 in the wave of westward settlement
Blennerhassett_Island
College softball team
UCLA. Backus taught in Anaheim in the mornings and drove to UCLA for practice and games in the afternoon. Holland recalled that UCLA paid Backus about
UCLA_Bruins_softball
American geophysicist (1932–2018)
Morlan Backus III (May 3, 1932 – May 25, 2018) was an American geophysicist. Backus was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Milo Morlan Backus II and
Milo_Backus
Historic house in Florida, United States
$4,800.00 In a game of football, the McDonald children damaged the stained glass doors. Famed Florida artist Albert Ernest A. E. Backus, also known as
Jules_Frere_House
American Unitarian Minister and Humanist
Burdette Backus (1888–1955) was an American Unitarian minister and humanist. This man goes by the name Burdette Backus, or E. Burdette Backus. The following
Edward_Burdette_Backus
American hammer thrower
the effects of meningitis. Backus was born on July 11, 1926, in Boston. At 6 feet, 5 inches in height and 160 pounds, Backus was rejected by the United
Bob_Backus
1955 American film directed by Nicholas Ray
Without a Cause is a 1955 American coming-of-age melodrama film, directed by Nicholas Ray. The film stars James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus, Ann
Rebel_Without_a_Cause
2016 American TV series or program
is a 2016 American psychological thriller film written and directed by John Stewart Muller and starring Mira Sorvino, Cary Elwes, Christopher Backus, and
Indiscretion_(2016_film)
List of terms created from a person's name
Johann Sebastian Bach, German composer – BACH motif John Backus, American computer scientist – Backus–Naur form Karl Baedeker, German business man – Baedeker
List_of_eponyms_(A–K)
Award
January 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015. Sampson, R. A. (1987) [1923]. "The Decade 1840-1850". In Dreyer, J.L.E.; Turner, H.H. (eds.). History of the Royal Astronomical
Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society
Gold_Medal_of_the_Royal_Astronomical_Society
British sailor (1922–1999)
original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2011. Ronald Backus at World Sailing (archived, alternate link) Ronald Backus at Olympics.com v t e v t e
Ronald_Backus
English cleric (1861–1942)
in English Fiction: A Literary and Historical Study from the Regency to the Present Time of British and American Fiction. E. Backus. p. 152. ISBN 978-0-8495-6277-8
James_Adderley
American politician
"Bob Backus: Elected Officials". CitizensCount. Retrieved 26 October 2023. "Representative Bob Backus (D)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 26 October 2023. v t e
Bob_Backus_(politician)
Historic house in Kansas, United States
Edgar Backus Schermerhorn House is a historic house located at 803 E. 5th St. in Galena, Kansas. The house was built circa 1895 for Edgar Backus Schermerhorn
Edgar Backus Schermerhorn House
Edgar_Backus_Schermerhorn_House
American politician (1844–1930)
which is in the public domain. "Backus to be immigration commissioner". San Francisco Call. June 29, 1911. "Backus is reappointed". San Francisco Call
Samuel_W._Backus
City in Minnesota, United States
Statistical Area. A post office called Backus has been in operation since 1896. The city was named for Edward Wellington Backus, a businessperson in the
Backus,_Minnesota
American politician
In 2004 Backus ran for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. Backus lives in Winooski, Vermont, with her husband Steve Blodgett (a former
Jan_Backus
American geophysicist (1931–2014)
2014) was an American geophysicist, best known for his work with George E. Backus on inverting geophysical data, and also for his role in establishing an
James_Freeman_Gilbert
This is a list of episodes for the television program The Danny Thomas Show, which was titled Make Room for Daddy for the first three seasons. All episodes
List of The Danny Thomas Show episodes
List_of_The_Danny_Thomas_Show_episodes
Category 4 Atlantic hurricane in 2024
challenging recovery ahead for Boone after Helene's devastation". WCNC-TV. Backus, Will (September 27, 2024). "Appalachian State vs. Liberty canceled: Effects
Hurricane_Helene
Concise notation for large or small numbers
ISBN 978-0-8412-3999-9. OCLC 62872860. However, E notation was not included in the preliminary specification of Fortran, as of 1954. Backus, John Warner, ed. (1954-11-10)
Scientific_notation
Unincorporated community in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina on U.S. Route 64, and North Carolina Highway 281. The E. M. Backus Lodge, known as Canaan Land, was listed on the National Register of Historic
Lake_Toxaway,_North_Carolina
Typographic symbol
operator. In Backus–Naur form, an expression consists of sequences of symbols and/or sequences separated by '|', indicating a choice, the whole being a possible
Vertical_bar
American painter (1932–2023)
early 1940s. In 1947, Hutchinson began visiting A.E. Backus, Hutchinson's brother-in-law A. E. "Beanie" Backus, who was married to Hutchinson's sister Patsy
James_F._Hutchinson
General-purpose programming language
"Fortran" with initial caps. In late 1953, John W. Backus submitted a proposal to his superiors at IBM to develop a more practical alternative to assembly language
Fortran
Attempted assassin of Theodore Roosevelt (1876–1943)
Backus in Milwaukee Municipal Court he quickly pleaded guilty to shooting Roosevelt. Judge Backus did not accept the guilty plea, and appointed a panel
John_Schrank
Programming language
60. According to John Backus: The Zurich ACM-GAMM Conference had two principal motives in proposing the IAL: (a) To provide a means of communicating
ALGOL_58
Visual description of context-free grammar
diagrams) are a way to represent a context-free grammar. They represent a graphical alternative to Backus–Naur form, EBNF, Augmented Backus–Naur form, and
Syntax_diagram
1996 novel by Michael Connelly
father, a cop, had been suspected of molesting her and committed suicide when she was a teenager. Jack informs Backus of his suspicions, only for Backus to
The_Poet_(novel)
remains the last time that a Republican got more than 60% of the vote in California. This was the last time until 1952 that a Republican presidential nominee
1928 United States presidential election in California
1928_United_States_presidential_election_in_California
American painter
years with her mentor and friend A.E. Backus of Fort Pierce. She was a 2012 inductee into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. A teacher and volunteer, she is
Jacqueline_Brice
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Retrieved 2024-10-17. "Dr. Backus and Dr. Kohn Receive Guggenheim Fellowships" (PDF) (Press release). University
List of Guggenheim Fellowships awarded in 1970
List_of_Guggenheim_Fellowships_awarded_in_1970
American geologist and educator
"Fellowship in Memory of Jay Backus Woodworth", Science, 73 (1890): 308, March 20, 1931, doi:10.1126/science.73.1890.308.a. "Jay Backus Woodworth Fund", Harvard
Jay_Backus_Woodworth
Economics puzzle
In economics, the Backus–Kehoe–Kydland consumption correlation puzzle, also known as the BKK puzzle, is the observation that consumption is much less correlated
Backus–Kehoe–Kydland_puzzle
Control Over Congress". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2026. Backus, Fred; Salvanto, Anthony; De Pinto, Jennifer (May 19, 2026). "Redistricting
2026_United_States_elections
Computer compiler construction process
includes type checking, or makes sure a variable is declared before use which is impossible to describe in the extended Backus–Naur form and thus not easily detected
Semantic_analysis_(compilers)
2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026. Salvanto, Anthony; De Pinto, Jennifer; Backus, Fred (April 27, 2026). "CBS News poll on California governor's race: What
2026 California gubernatorial election
2026_California_gubernatorial_election
Lithuanian American physicist and acoustician (1911–1988)
John Graham Backus (April 29, 1911 – October 28, 1988) was a Lithuanian American physicist and acoustician. John Backus was born and raised in Portland
John_Backus_(acoustician)
Cantello, Phil Coleman, Dave Edstrom, Phil Mulkey, Tom Murphy, Ray Norton, Bob Backus, Ann Marie Flynn, Albert Hall and Max Truex; Puerto Rico's Rolando Cruz;
List of events at Soldier Field
List_of_events_at_Soldier_Field
Canadian politician (1920–2020)
Lavern and Verna Henrietta Backus, he was born in Eckville, Alberta in 1920. He died in June 2020 at the age of 99. Backus ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature
Winston_Backus
American politician (1809–1877)
Titus Backus (April 4, 1809 – July 13, 1877) was an American politician from the U. S. state of Michigan and judge from the Arizona Territory. Backus was
Henry_T._Backus
List of films produced in West Germany in 1965
Dollar mehr". filmportal.de. Retrieved February 20, 2013. Erickson, Hal. "For a Few Dollars More". Allmovie. Retrieved February 20, 2013. https://www.filmportal
List of West German films of 1965
List_of_West_German_films_of_1965
Small domesticated carnivorous mammal
1016/s0034-5288(97)90134-x. ISSN 0034-5288. PMID 9243711. Kanchuk, Marc L.; Backus, Robert C.; Morris, James G.; Rogers, Quinton R.; Calvert, Christopher C
Cat
U.S. presidential administration since 2025
Inc. Retrieved February 23, 2025. Salvanto, Anthony; De Pinto, Jennifer; Backus, Fred; Khanna, Kabir (February 9, 2025). "CBS News poll — Trump has positive
Second presidency of Donald Trump
Second_presidency_of_Donald_Trump
309th Squadron, Spitfires 12th Bombardment Group (USAAF) Colonel Edward Backus 81st Squadron, B-25 Mitchell medium bombers 82nd Squadron, B-25 Mitchells
Operation Husky order of battle
Operation_Husky_order_of_battle
Geological concept
synthesis. A layered model of homogeneous and isotropic material, can be up-scaled to a transverse isotropic medium, proposed by Backus. Backus presented
Transverse_isotropy
Family of programming languages
publication of algorithms and had a profound effect on future language development. John Backus developed the Backus normal form method of describing programming
ALGOL
Tenth novel about Harry Bosch by Michael Connelly
and ex-FBI supervisor Robert Backus, aka The Poet, presumed dead, may have murdered McCaleb. Digging deeper, Bosch follows a lead to Las Vegas that brings
The_Narrows_(Connelly_novel)
American naval officer and painter (1910–1989)
The only son of Charles Kellogg Backus and Eva Backus, née Standish (a descendant of Myles Standish), Standish Backus Sr. (1875–1943) was born in Detroit
Standish_Backus
American actress, producer, and social activist (born 1937)
2024, at the age of 88. "Marlo Thomas - Biography". Biography.com. FYI/A&E Television Networks. May 4, 2020. Pickler, Nedra. "Obama awards Presidential
Marlo_Thomas
American crime drama television series (1976–1981)
Jack Albertson Richard Anderson René Auberjonois (twice) Nina Axelrod Jim Backus G. W. Bailey Richard Bakalyan (3 times) Olivia Barash Gene Barry (twice)
Charlie's_Angels
American tennis player (born 1981)
Biographies. Lerner Publishing. 64pp. ISBN 978-0-8225-3684-0. Spencer, Nancy E. (May 2004). "Sister Act VI: Venus and Serena Williams at Indian Wells: 'Sincere
Serena_Williams
documented in a report from 1989. FL was designed as a successor of Backus's earlier FP language, providing specific support for what Backus termed function-level
FL_(programming_language)
Danish computer science pioneer
2016) was a Danish computer science pioneer and 2005 Turing Award winner. He is best remembered as a contributor, with John Backus, to the Backus–Naur form
Peter_Naur
American politician and attorney (born 1977)
Karamo by a margin of 14 percentage points, setting a record for the largest margin and vote share among statewide candidates that year. Benson is a candidate
Jocelyn_Benson
American scientist (1927–2011)
Newell, and Herbert A. Simon. McCarthy, Minsky, Nathaniel Rochester and Claude E. Shannon coined the term "artificial intelligence" in a proposal that they
John McCarthy (computer scientist)
John_McCarthy_(computer_scientist)
1986 American made-for-television film
John Randolph as Augustus Tompkins Beah Richards as Elvira Backus Ron O'Neal as Daniel Backus Bruce McGill as V.D. Skinner Richard Venture as Brevard Holt
As_Summers_Die
Military unit
of 154 (Leicestershire Yeomanry) Field Regiment, RA. E. Backus, Leicester, 1948. Steppler, Glenn A. – Britons, to arms! – The Story of the British Volunteer
Leicestershire_Yeomanry
Stylized lily, heraldic symbol
of Toussaint Louverture review – superb history of Haiti". The Observer. Backus, Irena. "Roman Catholic Lives of Calvin from Bolsec to Richelieu: Why the
Fleur-de-lis
A E-BACKUS
A E-BACKUS
Female
French
Feminine form of French René, RENÉE means "reborn."
Male
French
French form of Latin Timotheus, TIMOTHÉE means "to honor God."
Surname or Lastname
Americanized spelling of German Beiss(e), a variant of Beitz 2.English
Americanized spelling of German Beiss(e), a variant of Beitz 2.English : perhaps a variant of Biss. Compare Beese, Bise, Buys, Byce.Hungarian : nickname for someone with a limp or a peculiar gait, from bice ‘limp’.
Female
Thai/Siamese
Thai name A-GUN means "grape."
Female
Portuguese
Portuguese name GRAÇA means "graceful."
Male
Slovene
Pet form of Slovene Jožef, JOŽE means "(God) shall add (another son)."Â
Female
French
French form of Latin Medea, MÉDÉE means "cunning."
Female
French
French form of Latin Dorothea, DOROTHÉE means "gift of God."
Female
French
French feminine form of Latin Josephus, JOSÉE means "(God) shall add (another son)."Â
Female
French
Feminine form of French unisex Esmé, ESMÉE means "esteemed, loved."
Female
Swedish
Short form of Swedish Linnéa, NÉA means "twinflower."
Male
French
French form of Latin Isaias, ISAÃE means "God is salvation."
Male
Thai/Siamese
Thai name A-WUT means "weapon."
Female
French
Feminine form of French Iréné, IRÉNÉE means "peaceful."
Female
French
Feminine form of French Dieudonné, DIEUDONNÉE means "God-given."
Female
French
French name, derived from the French word aimée, AIMÉE means "much loved."
Female
French
Feminine form of French Désiré, DÉSIRÉE means "desired."Â
Female
French
Pet form of French Estelle, ESTÉE means "star."
Female
French
Feminine form of French Honoré, HONORÉE means "honor, valor."
Female
French
Feminine form of French André, ANDRÉE means "man; warrior."
A E-BACKUS
A E-BACKUS
Boy/Male
English
From the windy viIlage.
Boy/Male
Armenian, Australian
Moses
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh, Traditional
Life which has been Granted by God
Boy/Male
Indian, Telugu
Order; Announcement
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Father of Seeker; Name of the Prophet Muhammad's Uncle
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu
Lord of Hari
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Hima; Snow; Winter
Boy/Male
Muslim
A prophets name
Girl/Female
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Collection
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Lotus
A E-BACKUS
A E-BACKUS
A E-BACKUS
A E-BACKUS
A E-BACKUS
n.
See Elevator, n. (e).
superl.
Possessing a characteristic quality in a supreme or superior degree; as, high (i. e., intense) heat; high (i. e., full or quite) noon; high (i. e., rich or spicy) seasoning; high (i. e., complete) pleasure; high (i. e., deep or vivid) color; high (i. e., extensive, thorough) scholarship, etc.
prep.
In process of; in the act of; into; to; -- used with verbal substantives in -ing which begin with a consonant. This is a shortened form of the preposition an (which was used before the vowel sound); as in a hunting, a building, a begging.
pl.
of Notopodium
a.
Bold; brave; stout; daring; resolu?e; intrepid.
a.
Lower by a semitone; flat; as, E molle, that is, E flat.
a.
Covered with a mant/e; cloaked; disguised.
e
(imp.) of Wit
e. i.
To cut with a grating sound; to cut; to penetrate or pierce harshly; as, the griding sword.
v. t.
To liken; to compa/e.
a.
Old; as, Auld Reekie (old smoky), i. e., Edinburgh.
superl.
Not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe; weak; gentle; -- applied in a great variety of circumstances; as, a slight (i. e., feeble) effort; a slight (i. e., perishable) structure; a slight (i. e., not deep) impression; a slight (i. e., not convincing) argument; a slight (i. e., not thorough) examination; slight (i. e., not severe) pain, and the like.
e. t.
To make cool.