| Earth (earth) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Earth |
| [AS. eor(?)e; akin
to OS. ertha, OFries. irthe, D. aarde, OHG.
erda, G. erde, Icel. jör(?), Sw. *** Dan.
jord, Goth. a&imacr]rpa, OHG. ero, Gr. (?),
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The globe or planet which we inhabit; the
world, in distinction from the sun, moon, or stars. Also, this world
as the dwelling place of mortals, in distinction from the dwelling
place of spirits.
The solid materials which make up the
globe, in distinction from the air or water; the dry land.
The softer inorganic matter composing part
of the surface of the globe, in distinction from the firm rock; soil
of all kinds, including gravel, clay, loam, and the like; sometimes,
soil favorable to the growth of plants; the visible surface of the
globe; the ground; as, loose earth; rich
earth.
A part of this globe; a region; a country;
land.
Worldly things, as opposed to spiritual
things; the pursuits, interests, and allurements of this
life.
The people on the globe.
Any
earthy-looking metallic oxide, as alumina, glucina, zirconia, yttria,
and thoria.
A hole in the ground, where an animal
hides himself; as, the earth of a fox.
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| Earth (earth) |
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| v. t. | (?) |
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| Earth |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Earthed (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Earthing.] |
To hide, or cause to hide,
in the earth] to chase into a burrow or den.
To cover with earth or mold; to inter; to
bury; -- sometimes with up.
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The
connection of any part an electric conductor with the ground; specif.,
the connection of a telegraph line with the ground through a fault or
otherwise.
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