v. t. [ L. abrenuntiare; ab + renuntiare. See Renounce. ] To renounce. [ Obs. ] “They abrenounce and cast them off.” Latimer. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. 1. of or pertaining to the adrenal cortex. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

adj. 1. stimulating or acting on the adrenal cortex [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. 1. a growth hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; it stimulates the adrenal cortex.
Syn. -- adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, adrenocorticotrophin, corticotropin, corticotrophin, ACTH [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. 1. a steroid having androgenic activity; obtained from the cortex of the adrenal gland. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

a. [ L. arenosus, fr. arena sand. ] Sandy; full of sand. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Gr. &unr_; bearing males; &unr_; a male + &unr_; a bringing forth. ] (Zool.) Producing males from unfertilized eggs, as certain wasps and bees. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Pref. di- + pyrene. ] (Bot.) Containing two stones or nutlets. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The early part of the day, from morning to meridian, or noon. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Notice or information of an event before it happens; forewarning. [ R. ] Rymer. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. gangréneux. ] Affected by, or produced by, gangrene; of the nature of gangrene. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Not renowned. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Mono- + pyrene. ] (Bot.) Having but a single stone or kernel. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ NL. Muraena, the generic name + -oid. ] (Zool.) Like or pertaining to the genus Muraena, or family Muraenidae. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. frh`n, freno`s, the midriff, or diaphragm, the heart (as the seat of emotions), the mind. ] (Anat.) A combining form meaning, of or pertaining to the diaphragm, the mind, or the brain; frenic. Stedman. [ PJC ]

n. [ Gr. frh`n, freno`s, the midriff + -graph. ] (Physiol.) An instrument for registering the movements of the diaphragm, or midriff, in respiration. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A phrenologist. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. phrénologique. ] Phrenological. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to phrenology. -- Phren`o*log"ic*al*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]

n. [ Cf. F. phrénologiste. ] One versed in phrenology; a craniologist. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. frh`n, freno`s, the mind + -logy: cf. F. phrénologie. ] 1. The science of the special functions of the several parts of the brain, or of the supposed connection between the various faculties of the mind and particular organs in the brain. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. In popular usage, the obsolete physiological hypothesis of Gall, that the mental faculties, and traits of character, are shown on the surface of the head or skull; craniology. it is considered a pseudo-science by all reputable medical personnel, but is still believed by some people.
Syn. -- craniognomy. [ 1913 Webster + PJC ]

☞ Gall marked out on his model of the head the places of twenty-six organs, as round inclosures with vacant interspaces. Spurzheim and Combe divided the whole scalp into oblong and conterminous patches. Encyc. Brit. [ 1913 Webster ]

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n. [ Gr. frh`n, freno`s, the mind + E. magnetism. ] The power of exciting the organs of the brain by magnetic or mesmeric influence. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See Phrenic. ] (Physiol. Chem.) A cerebroside, related to cerebrin, present in white matter of the brain.
Syn. -- cerebron. [ 1913 Webster + PJC ]

n. See Prænomen. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Serving as a prefix in a compound name. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. praenominatus, p. p. of praenominare to give the prenomen to, to prenominate, fr. praenomen prenomen. ] Forenamed; named beforehand. [ R. ] “Prenominate crimes.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To forename; to name beforehand; to tell by name beforehand. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The act of prenominating; privilege of being named first. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. praenoscere to foreknow; prae before + noscere, notum, to know. ] A prognostic; an omen. [ Obs. ] Gower. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ L. praenotare; prae before + notare to note. ] To note or designate beforehand. Foxe. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. praenotio: cf. F. prénotion. See Prenostic. ] A notice or notion which precedes something else in time; previous notion or thought; foreknowledge. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. &unr_; like a kernel. See Pyrena, and -oid. ] (Zool.) A transparent body found in the chromatophores of certain Infusoria. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. renommée. ] Renown. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Card Playing) Act of renouncing. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Renounced p. pr. & vb. n. Renouncing ] [ F. renoncer, L. renuntiare to bring back word, announce, revoke, retract, renounce; pref. re- re- + nuntiare to announce, fr. nuncius, a messenger. See Nuncio, and cf. Renunciation. ] 1. To declare against; to reject or decline formally; to refuse to own or acknowledge as belonging to one; to disclaim; as, to renounce a title to land or to a throne. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To cast off or reject deliberately; to disown; to dismiss; to forswear. [ 1913 Webster ]

This world I do renounce, and in your sights
Shake patiently my great affliction off. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Card Playing) To disclaim having a card of (the suit led) by playing a card of another suit. [ 1913 Webster ]

To renounce probate (Law), to decline to act as the executor of a will. Mozley & W. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- To cast off; disavow; disown; disclaim; deny; abjure; recant; abandon; forsake; quit; forego; resign; relinquish; give up; abdicate. -- Renounce, Abjure, Recant. -- To renounce is to make an affirmative declaration of abandonment. To abjure is to renounce with, or as with, the solemnity of an oath. To recant is to renounce or abjure some proposition previously affirmed and maintained. [ 1913 Webster ]

From Thebes my birth I own; . . . since no disgrace
Can force me to renounce the honor of my race. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

Either to die the death, or to abjure
Forever the society of man. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

Ease would recant
Vows made in pain, as violent and void. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. 1. To make renunciation. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

He of my sons who fails to make it good,
By one rebellious act renounces to my blood. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Law) To decline formally, as an executor or a person entitled to letters of administration, to take out probate or letters. [ 1913 Webster ]

Dryden died without a will, and his widow having renounced, his son Charles administered on June 10. W. D. Christie. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. renoncement. ] The act of disclaiming or rejecting; renunciation. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who renounces. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ L. renovatus, p. p. of renovare;pref. re- re- + novare to make new, fr. novus new. See New, and &unr_;&unr_; Renew. ] To make over again; to restore to freshness or vigor; to renew. [ 1913 Webster ]

All nature feels the reniovating force
Of winter. Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. renovatio: cf. F. rénovation. ] The act or process of renovating; the state of being renovated or renewed. Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]

There is something inexpressibly pleasing in the annual renovation of the world. Rabbler. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L.: cf. F. rénovateur. ] One who, or that which, renovates. Foster. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ F. renouveler to renew. ] To renew; to renovate. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Renewal. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Renown. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The glory and renowme of the ancectors. Robynson (More's Utopia). [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Renowned. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. renom. See Noun, and cf. Renown, v. ] 1. The state of being much known and talked of; exalted reputation derived from the extensive praise of great achievements or accomplishments; fame; celebrity; -- always in a good sense. [ 1913 Webster ]

Nor envy we
Thy great renown, nor grudge thy victory. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Report of nobleness or exploits; praise. [ 1913 Webster ]

This famous duke of Milan,
Of whom so often I have heard renown. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ F. renommer to name again, celebrate, make famous; pref. re- re- + nommer to name, L. nominare , fr. nomen a name. See Noun. ] To make famous; to give renown to. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

For joy to hear me so renown his son. Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]

The bard whom pilfered pastorals renown. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Famous; celebrated for great achievements, for distinguished qualities, or for grandeur; eminent; as, a renowned king. “Some renowned metropolis with glistering spires.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

These were the renowned of the congregation. Num. i. 61. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Famous; famed; distinguished; noted; eminent; celebrated; remarkable; wonderful. See Famous. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. With renown. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who gives renown. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]