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United States Army officer
Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth (April 11, 1837 – May 24, 1861) was a United States Army officer, close personal friend of the 16th President of the United States
Elmer_E._Ellsworth
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
received the award for killing James W. Jackson after Jackson shot Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth, colonel of the 11th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Although
Francis_E._Brownell
War memorial in the Hudson View Cemetery, New York
Elmer E. Ellsworth Monument and Grave is a historic site within Hudson View Cemetery in Mechanicville, New York. The monument to Elmer E. Ellsworth,
Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth Monument and Grave
Col._Elmer_E._Ellsworth_Monument_and_Grave
Topics referred to by the same term
and politician Elmer E. Ellsworth (1837–1861), first Union casualty in the American Civil War Named after Lincoln Ellsworth Ellsworth Land, a portion
Ellsworth
Infantry regiment of the Union Army
regiment, known for its unusual dress and drill style, by Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, a personal friend of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. Drawn from the
11th New York Infantry Regiment
11th_New_York_Infantry_Regiment
Class of light infantry regiments of the French Army
In the United States, zouaves were brought to public attention by Elmer E. Ellsworth, who created and ran a drill company called the "Zouave Cadets". The
Zouave
Village in Wisconsin, United States
honor of Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth, the first Union officer to die in the Civil War. A close friend of Pres. Abraham Lincoln, Ellsworth died while removing
Ellsworth,_Wisconsin
Hotel in Virginia, United States
was the site of the killing of Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth during the Union Army's takeover of Alexandria. Ellsworth was a popular and highly prominent officer
Marshall House (Alexandria, Virginia)
Marshall_House_(Alexandria,_Virginia)
with the sole exception of the town of Alexandria. There, as Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, commander of the New York Fire Zouaves (11th New York Volunteer Infantry
Fort_Ellsworth
City in New York, United States
Mechanicville. The first conspicuous casualty of the American Civil War, Elmer E. Ellsworth, was buried in Mechanicville in 1861. His grave is located in the
Mechanicville,_New_York
First land engagement of the American Civil War with casualties
earlier recorded casualty of a field grade officer was Union Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, who was killed (not wounded) on May 24, 1861 in a non-combat situation
Battle of Fairfax Court House (1861)
Battle_of_Fairfax_Court_House_(1861)
Surname list
Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, (1837–1861) friend of Abraham Lincoln often called the "first conspicuous casualty" of the American Civil War Harris Ellsworth (1899–1986)
Ellsworth_(surname)
Name list
major league baseball relief pitcher Elmer Diktonius (1896–1961), Finnish writer and composer Elmer E. Ellsworth (1837–1861), lawyer and soldier, and
Elmer
Mountain in Utah, United States
Henry Mountains. Mount Ellsworth's name appeared on an 1875 map, but the origin is a mystery. One possibility is Elmer E. Ellsworth, (1837–1861). Gilbert
Mount_Ellsworth_(Utah)
American actor (born 1962)
Crime Story Vince Romero Episode: "Little Girl Lost" 1988 Lincoln Elmer E. Ellsworth 2 episodes 1988 Vietnam War Story Matthews Episode: "An Old Ghost
Tim_Guinee
American actor (1945–1985)
movie 1974 The Yanks Are Coming Unknown Television movie 1974 Lincoln Elmer E. Ellsworth Miniseries 1974 Police Story T. Byron Bentley Episode: "A Dangerous
David_Huffman
Military unit
the mid-19th century. The United States Zouave Cadets were formed by Elmer Ellsworth in 1856 from the National Guard Cadets of Chicago, established three
United_States_Zouave_Cadets
first Union Army officer to be killed during the war, Union Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, who was killed at Alexandria, Virginia while taking down a secessionist
Thornsbury_Bailey_Brown
American politician
York, where he attended the country schools. Among his playmates was Elmer E. Ellsworth. In 1850, Fellows went to Camden, Ouachita County, Arkansas, to live
John_R._Fellows
peaceful, with the sole exception of Alexandria. There, as Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, commander of the New York Fire Zouaves (11th New York Volunteer Infantry
Fort_Farnsworth
Day of the year
Civil War: Union troops occupy Alexandria, Virginia, with Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth becoming the first Union officer to be killed during the war. 1873
May_24
American band instrument manufacturer
New York, in 1861. He was named for the Civil War hero Elmer E. Ellsworth of the Ellsworth Zouaves. While a child, his family moved to Toledo, Ohio
F._E._Olds
American businessman and politician
Elmer Ellsworth Adams (December 31, 1861 – June 24, 1950) was an American politician, businessman, banker, and newspaper editor who served in the Minnesota
Elmer_Ellsworth_Adams
American novelist
Virginia based on his own experiences. American Civil War portal Elmer E. Ellsworth Schiff, Judith. "Two months in the Civil War". yalealumnimagazine
Theodore_Winthrop
Confederate-American executed for treason 1862
Mumford's name has been mentioned with figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Elmer E. Ellsworth, John Pelham and Stonewall Jackson, which represent "martyred heroes
William_Bruce_Mumford
City in Iowa, USA
Ellsworth was platted in 1880. It was named to honor the memory of Elmer E. Ellsworth, of the Chicago Zouaves who was murdered in Virginia in the early
Ellsworth,_Iowa
United States Air Force general
Richard Elmer Ellsworth (July 18, 1911 – March 18, 1953) was a United States Air Force commander during the early part of the Cold War. Ellsworth Air Force
Richard_E._Ellsworth
692222°W / 42.898056; -73.692222 (Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth Monument and Grave) Mechanicville Monument to Elmer E. Ellsworth, the first casualty of the American
National Register of Historic Places listings in Saratoga County, New York
National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_Saratoga_County,_New_York
American politician
Elmer Ellsworth Warner (May 1, 1861 – February 17, 1943) was a politician from Pennsylvania. "Elmer Warner". v t e
Elmer_Warner
United States historic place
with the sole exception of the town of Alexandria. There, as Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, commander of the New York Fire Zouaves (11th New York Volunteer Infantry
Fort_Ward_(Virginia)
British actor (born 1980)
29 November 2011 and in the UK on 1 March 2012. He played Colonel Elmer Ellsworth, the first conspicuous casualty of the Civil War, in the 2012 film
Adam_Croasdell
1793) May 21 – Benjamin Paul Akers, sculptor (born 1825) May 24 – Elmer E. Ellsworth, first Union officer to die in the Civil War (born 1837) June 3 –
1861_in_the_United_States
Day of the year
(died 1890) 1830 – John Douglas, English architect (died 1911) 1837 – Elmer E. Ellsworth, American army officer and law clerk (died 1861) 1854 – Hugh Massie
April_11
American educator
Elmer Ellsworth Brown (1861–1934) was an American educator. Born at Kiantone in Chautauqua County, New York, Elmer Ellsworth Brown studied at New York
Elmer_Ellsworth_Brown
Township in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States
Ellsworth Township was organized in 1868, and named for Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, friend of Abraham Lincoln, often called the "first conspicuous casualty"
Ellsworth Township, Meeker County, Minnesota
Ellsworth_Township,_Meeker_County,_Minnesota
Battle of the American Civil War
war, not just for three months or a limited period of time. Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth commanded the regiment. The secession of Virginia was ratified by
Battle_of_Arlington_Mills
Capital city of Illinois, United States
The war's first official death was a Springfield resident, Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth. Camp Butler, located seven miles (11 km) northeast of Springfield
Springfield,_Illinois
American painter
Robinson, Yosemite) — He married Kathryn Evelyn Wright, cousin of Elmer E. Ellsworth, in 1874 in Ohio, and they moved to Alameda, California the next year
Charles_Dorman_Robinson
First Confederate officer killed in the American Civil War (1825–1861)
initial sometimes given as "T"), the man who had just killed Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth at Alexandria, Virginia, on May 24, 1861. His award also was received
John_Quincy_Marr
Military unit
Cadets traveling drill team of Chicago, under the command of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, came through Brooklyn. The officers and men of the 14th Brooklyn
14th Regiment (New York State Militia)
14th_Regiment_(New_York_State_Militia)
1984 novel by Gore Vidal
Hardinge – Jefferson Davis’s physician Mr Dayton – Whig politician Elmer E. Ellsworth – Drillmaster of the Zouaves Hannibal Hamlin – Lincoln’s VP, Senator
Lincoln_(novel)
US Army brigadier general (1839–1876)
which he provided instruction based on techniques he learned from Elmer E. Ellsworth while serving in a volunteer company, the Elgin Continentals. The
William Francis Lynch (general)
William_Francis_Lynch_(general)
American politician
Elmer Ellsworth Ferry (August 2, 1861 – May 30, 1932) was an American farmer and politician from New York. Ferry was born on August 2, 1861, in Almond
Elmer_E._Ferry
American baseball player (1888-1981)
Elmer Ellsworth Leonard (November 12, 1888 – May 27, 1981), nicknamed "Tiny", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia
Elmer_Leonard
The town of Alexandria was the sole exception. There, as Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, commander of the New York Fire Zouaves (Eleventh New York Volunteer
Fort_Corcoran
Independent city in Virginia, US
the city's rail network and port. Shortly after landing, Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth of the New York Fire Zouaves removed a large Confederate flag from
Alexandria,_Virginia
American neo-Confederate organization
ratified secession, a Union Army colonel, Elmer E. Ellsworth, took down the flag, whereupon Jackson fatally shot Ellsworth. A Union Army soldier, who subsequently
Sons_of_Confederate_Veterans
with the sole exception of the town of Alexandria. There, as Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, commander of the New York Fire Zouaves (11th New York Volunteer Infantry
Fort_Reynolds_(Virginia)
Alexandria in American History
landing site, the commander of the New York Fire Zouaves, Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, sortied with a small detachment to retrieve a large Confederate flag
History of Alexandria, Virginia
History_of_Alexandria,_Virginia
Preparatory school in Lake Forest, Illinois, US
eccentric Elmer Ellsworth. Ellsworth would go on to acquire fame for being the first officer to be killed in the conflict. Boys trained by Ellsworth enlisted
Lake_Forest_Academy
American priest and historian
Franklin Elmer Ellsworth Hamilton (August 9, 1866 in Pleasant Valley, Ohio – May 4, 1918) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected
Franklin Elmer Ellsworth Hamilton
Franklin_Elmer_Ellsworth_Hamilton
Historical fort in Virginia
with the exception of the town of Alexandria. There, as Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, commander of the New York Fire Zouaves (11th New York Volunteer Infantry
Fort_Jackson_(Virginia)
Military unit
in May 1861, accompanying the New York Fire Zouaves and Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, who was killed in the action. A detachment of the 71st, with two
71st New York Infantry Regiment
71st_New_York_Infantry_Regiment
consolidated and 2nd centralized district in New York State 149 COL. ELMER E. ELLSWORTH East side of US Rte 9 North of Dunning St Malta, Town Of, New York
List of New York State Historic Markers in Saratoga County, New York
List_of_New_York_State_Historic_Markers_in_Saratoga_County,_New_York
Historical fort in Arlington, Virginia, United States
with the sole exception of the town of Alexandria. There, as Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, commander of the 11th New York Infantry (New York Fire Zouaves),
Fort_Runyon
United States Army general (1838–1906)
partners with a young man of his own age, Elmer E. Ellsworth. In business they were unsuccessful. Before long, Ellsworth would move on to a career in law and
Arthur_F._Devereux
Civil-war era fort in Alexandria, Virginia
with the sole exception of the town of Alexandria. There, as Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, commander of the New York Fire Zouaves (11th New York Volunteer Infantry
Fort_Worth_(Virginia)
Historic fort in Virginia, USA
with the sole exception of the town of Alexandria. There, as Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, commander of the New York Fire Zouaves (11th New York Volunteer Infantry
Fort_Lyon_(Virginia)
American baseball player (1868–1945)
Elmer Ellsworth "Mike" Smith (March 23, 1868 – November 3, 1945) was an American professional baseball player who played as a pitcher and as an outfielder
Mike_Smith_(1890s_outfielder)
Military unit
commander, Colonel Elmer Ellsworth in Alexandria, Virginia, the first officer to die in the war. The regiment became known as "Ellsworth's Avengers". Several
44th New York Infantry Regiment
44th_New_York_Infantry_Regiment
American politician
History of Lake County, Illinois Roy S. Bates 1912 "Lake Forest Academy Elmer e. Ellsworth Collection: "Grand Military and Civic Ball" Program and Dance Card
Eugene_Beauharnais_Payne
American politician
March 30, 1861 the couple's first son Ellsworth Prince was born. He was named after Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth. On May 31, 1861 Prince was appointed postmaster
Charles_H._Prince
Event and reception room in the Executive Residence
of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, the first Union Army soldier to die in the American Civil War, was held in the East Room on May 25. Ellsworth, commander
East_Room
leg amputated, and he died due to the wound. Lt Perry Campbell, Company E, 17th Kentucky Infantry. Petersville is an unincorporated place in Lewis County
List of Grand Army of the Republic posts in Kentucky
List_of_Grand_Army_of_the_Republic_posts_in_Kentucky
Irish-born New York City firefighter, police officer and detective
gas-fitter until the start of the U.S. Civil War. He enlisted with Elmer E. Ellsworth's "Zouaves" in 1861 and served two years with that unit. After his
Thomas_F._Byrnes
earliest casualties of the Civil War was Malta, New York, native Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth, who was killed in May 1861 during an armed encounter in Alexandria
New York in the American Civil War
New_York_in_the_American_Civil_War
American baseball player (1861–1946)
Elmer Ellsworth Foster (August 15, 1861 – July 22, 1946) was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1886 to 1891. He played for
Elmer_Foster
American secessionist (1823–1861)
President Abraham Lincoln from Washington, D.C., and for killing Col. Elmer Ellsworth in an incident that marked the first conspicuous casualty and the first
James_W._Jackson
American baseball player (1884–1966)
Elmer Ellsworth Johnson (June 12, 1884 – October 31, 1966) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed "Hickory", he played for the New
Elmer_Johnson
Lieutenant Allen Ellsworth. In 1866 the fort was renamed Fort Harker. An argument could be made that the post was named for Col Elmer E. Ellsworth, but it is
List of Grand Army of the Republic posts in Kansas
List_of_Grand_Army_of_the_Republic_posts_in_Kansas
American baseball player
Elmer Ellsworth Wilson (December 31, 1894 – November 20, 1969) was an American Negro league second baseman in the 1920s. A native of St. Louis, Missouri
Elmer_Wilson
abandon the town, leaving it in Union hands. The only casualty was Elmer E. Ellsworth, colonel of the 11th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, who after
Reigart_Bolivar_Lowry
presented to J. E. B. Stuart". National Museum of American History. Retrieved 2025-05-19. "Record Tranter Revolver presented to J. E. B. Stuart | Collections
List of artifacts in the National Museum of American History
List_of_artifacts_in_the_National_Museum_of_American_History
American painter, sculptor, and printmaker
Ellsworth Kelly (May 31, 1923 – December 27, 2015) was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker associated with hard-edge painting, Color field painting
Ellsworth_Kelly
American politician (1836–1878)
the first prisoner of war in the conflict, during the aftermath of Elmer E. Ellsworth's death. He helped defend Washington, D.C. in April 1861, after which
Terence_J._Quinn
the New York Evening Post printed a poem inspired by his charge. Elmer E. Ellsworth American Civil War portal Hammerson, Michael (Mar–Apr 2003). "The
Henry_B._Hidden
New York saloon keeper, thief and underworld figure murdered by Barney Friery
then fled the state while on bail. Lazarus was enlisted in Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth's Fire Zouaves for a time during the American Civil War, but returned
Harry_Lazarus
American baseball player (1885–1975)
Elmer Ellsworth Knetzer (July 22, 1885 – October 3, 1975) was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1909 to 1917
Elmer_Knetzer
Colonel Elmer Ellsworth Kirkpatrick Jr. (1905–1990) was a United States Army Quartermaster Corps and Army Corps of Engineers officer who worked on the
Elmer_E._Kirkpatrick
Green space in Queens, New York
11th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment also known as Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth’s Zouaves. In the incident at Marshall House Inn during the Union Army's
Travis_Triangle
American baseball player (1862–1913)
Elmer Ellsworth Cleveland (September 15, 1862 – October 8, 1913) was an American professional baseball third baseman who played in Major League Baseball
Elmer_Cleveland
American baseball player (1865–1952)
Ellsworth Elmer "Bert" Cunningham (November 25, 1865 – May 14, 1952), was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from 1887 to 1901. He played for the
Bert_Cunningham
Unincorporated community in Wisconsin, United States
Wisconsin Highway 72 and County Highway CC, 11 miles (18 km) east of Ellsworth. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Waverly,
Waverly,_Wisconsin
Osage Nation. The first auction was held in November 1912 with Colonel Ellsworth Walters serving as the official auctioneer. The tree earned its nickname
Million_Dollar_Elm
Thomas F. Murphine (R) 1925 Elmer Ellsworth Shields (R), William Phelps Totten (R) 1927 Elmer Ellsworth Shields (R), E. L. Howard (R) 1929 William Phelps
Washington's 42nd legislative district
Washington's_42nd_legislative_district
American politician (1861–1939)
Elmer Ellsworth Newbert (November 15, 1861 – March 20, 1939) was an American Unitarian minister and politician who was the mayor of Augusta, Maine from
Elmer_E._Newbert
American magazine editor
Fanny Louise Ellsworth Davis (October 10, 1904 – 1984), known professionally as Fanny Ellsworth, was an American magazine editor, best known as the editor
Fanny_Ellsworth
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
The Oliver Ellsworth Homestead, also known as Elmwood, is a historic house museum at 788 Palisado Avenue in Windsor, Connecticut. Built in 1781, it was
Oliver_Ellsworth_Homestead
University press that is part of New York University
University. NYU Press was founded in 1916 by the then chancellor of NYU, Elmer Ellsworth Brown. Arthur Huntington Nason, 1916–1932 No director, 1932–1946 Jean
New_York_University_Press
1787–88, U.S. Senator from New Jersey 1789–91. Brother of Ebenezer Elmer. Ebenezer Elmer (1752–1843), New Jersey Assemblyman 1789–95, U.S. Representative
List of United States political families (E)
List_of_United_States_political_families_(E)
American football player and boxer (1930–2008)
Elmer Ellsworth Wilhoite (May 3, 1930 – August 19, 2008) was an American football player and boxer. He played college football for the USC Trojans and
Elmer_Wilhoite
1997 American film
concentrates on Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson (Laurence Fishburne), Dutch Schultz (Tim Roth), and Lucky Luciano (Andy García). In 1934, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson
Hoodlum_(film)
American miniature painter
youth she studied in London and Dresden. While in London, she married Elmer Ellsworth Pattee in 1900. She studied at the Académie Julian in Paris. She stayed
Elsie_Dodge_Pattee
American politician
Eyck (1907–1976) Frances Josephine Biddle (1914–2007), married to Elmer Ellsworth McMeen (1912–1996) The newspaper and its holding company – The Joseph
Joseph_Franklin_Biddle
American football player and lawyer (1861–1950)
Elmer Ellsworth Beach (December 19, 1861 – March 17, 1950) was an American football player and lawyer. He played college football for the University of
Elmer_Beach
American architectural firm
becoming N. Lester Troast & Associates. When pioneer Anchorange architect E. Ellsworth Sedille left the state, Troast & Associates opened an office there, with
Manley_&_Mayer
American bishop (1845–1934)
University from 1916 until 1922. He was the older brother of Franklin Elmer Ellsworth Hamilton, who was also both a Methodist Bishop and the Chancellor of
John_William_Hamilton
Surname list
Bigelow (1851–1924), United States astronomer and meteorologist Frederick Ellsworth Bigelow (1873–1929), American bandmaster and composer George Tyler Bigelow
Bigelow_(surname)
American baseball player (1862–1893)
Elmer Ellsworth "Sy" Sutcliffe (April 15, 1862 – February 13, 1893), also known as "Cy" or "Old Cy," was an American baseball player. He played eight
Sy_Sutcliffe
American politician (1892–1955)
in Oakland Cemetery in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Arthur E. Nelson United States Congress. "Arthur E. Nelson (id: N000030)". Biographical Directory of the
Arthur_E._Nelson
ELMER E-ELLSWORTH
ELMER E-ELLSWORTH
Female
French
Feminine form of French Dieudonné, DIEUDONNÉE means "God-given."
Male
French
French form of Latin Timotheus, TIMOTHÉE means "to honor God."
Boy/Male
American, British, English, Portuguese
From the Elder Tree; One's Elder
Boy/Male
Anglo Saxon English American Teutonic
noble.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Algar, ELGER means "elf spear."
Female
French
Pet form of French Estelle, ESTÉE means "star."
Boy/Male
English American
One's elder (older person); elder tree.
Girl/Female
English American
A. Famous bearer: Ebenezer and Jonathan Elmer were two famous American brothers who played an...
Female
French
Feminine form of French René, RENÉE means "reborn."
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Swedish, Teutonic
Noble; Famous; High-born and Renowned
Female
French
French name, derived from the French word aimée, AIMÉE means "much loved."
Female
French
Feminine form of French unisex Esmé, ESMÉE means "esteemed, loved."
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Middle English Aylmer, ELMER means "nobly famous."
Male
French
French form of Latin Isaias, ISAÃE means "God is salvation."
Female
Irish
Irish form of Gaelic Éimhear, possibly EMER means "ready, swift." In mythology, this is the name of Cúchulainn's wife.
Female
French
French form of Latin Dorothea, DOROTHÉE means "gift of God."
Female
French
Feminine form of French Honoré, HONORÉE means "honor, valor."
Female
French
Feminine form of French André, ANDRÉE means "man; warrior."
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Awe-Inspiring
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Middle English personal name Ailmar, Old English Æ{dh}elmǣr, composed of the elements æ{dh}el ‘noble’ + mǣr ‘famous’, which was reinforced after the Conquest by the introduction of Old French Ailmer, from a Continental cognate.North German : from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements agi(l) ‘edge or tip (of a sword)’ + man ‘man’.South German : topographic name for someone who lived by an elm tree, Middle High German elm(e).Swiss German : habitational name from a village so named in Glarus canton.Edward Elmer was one of the founders of Hartford, CT, (coming from Cambridge, MA, with Thomas Hooker) in 1635.
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v. t.
To deprive of an elder or elders, or of the office of an elder.
n.
A presbyter elder; a minister
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.
n.
A senior; an elder; a predecessor.
pl.
of Notopodium
e. i.
To cut with a grating sound; to cut; to penetrate or pierce harshly; as, the griding sword.
n.
The dwarf elder, or danewort (Sambucus Ebulus).
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.
n.
See Set, n., 2 (e) and 3.
a.
Born before another; prior in years; senior; earlier; older; as, his elder brother died in infancy; -- opposed to younger, and now commonly applied to a son, daughter, child, brother, etc.
a.
Lower by a semitone; flat; as, E molle, that is, E flat.
a.
Made of elder.
n.
See Elevator, n. (e).
a.
A clergyman authorized to administer all the sacraments; as, a traveling elder.
v. t.
To liken; to compa/e.
e
(imp.) of Wit