| Plunge (plunge) |
|---|
| v. t. | (?) |
|---|
| Plunge |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Plunged (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Plunging (?).] [OE. ploungen, OF. plongier, F.
plonger, fr. (assumed) LL. plumbicare, fr. L.
plumbum lead. See |
To
thrust into water, or into any substance that is penetrable] to
immerse; to cause to penetrate or enter quickly and forcibly; to
thrust; as, to plunge the body into water; to plunge a
dagger into the breast. Also used figuratively; as, to plunge
a nation into war.
To baptize by immersion.
To entangle; to embarrass; to
overcome.
|
| Plunge (plunge) |
|---|
| v. i. | |
|---|
| Plunge |
|
To
thrust or cast one's self into water or other fluid; to submerge one's
self; to dive, or to rush in; as, he plunged into the river.
Also used figuratively; as, to plunge into debt.
To pitch or throw one's self headlong or
violently forward, as a horse does.
To bet heavily and with seeming
recklessness on a race, or other contest; in an extended sense, to
risk large sums in hazardous speculations.
|
The
act of thrusting into or submerging; a dive, leap, rush, or pitch
into, or as into, water; as, to take the water with a
plunge.
Hence, a desperate hazard or act; a state
of being submerged or overwhelmed with difficulties.
The act of pitching or throwing one's self
headlong or violently forward, like an unruly horse.
Heavy and reckless betting in horse racing;
hazardous speculation.
|
Why Donate?
Here are a number of reasons:
To indicate your approval.
To express your appreciation.
To help pay for website expenses and keep this website online.
Donate Using PayPal
If you have a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or a PayPal account, donating is easy. Just click the dollar amount below to donate:
Donations from Outside of the United States
We welcome donations from anywhere in the world and in any currency. PayPal accepts a number of international currencies.
Donations by Other Methods
If you wish to donate via direct bank deposit or mail a cheque or money order, please
email me
.
|
|
In celebration of Noah Webster's Birthday (October 16, 2009), we have prepared an updated website. 