v. t. [ L. amittere, amissum, to lose; a (ab) + mittere to send. See Missile. ] To lose. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

A lodestone fired doth presently amit its proper virtue. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL. See A- not, and Mitosis. ] (Biol.) Cell division in which there is first a simple cleavage of the nucleus without change in its structure (such as the formation of chromosomes), followed by the division of the cytoplasm; direct cell division; -- opposed to mitosis. It is not the usual mode of division, and is believed by many to occur chiefly in highly specialized cells which are incapable of long-continued multiplication, in transitory structures, and in those in early stages of degeneration. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

a. (Biol.) Of or pertaining to amitosis; karyostenotic; -- opposed to mitotic. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n.; pl. Amities [ F. amitié, OF. amistié, amisté, fr. an assumed LL. amisitas, fr. L. amicus friendly, from amare to love. See Amiable. ] Friendship, in a general sense, between individuals, societies, or nations; friendly relations; good understanding; as, a treaty of amity and commerce; the amity of the Whigs and Tories. [ 1913 Webster ]

To live on terms of amity with vice. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Harmony; friendliness; friendship; affection; good will; peace. [ 1913 Webster ]