Chapter Cateran to Cat-salt of C by Webster's Dictionary (1913 Edition)

Catoptrics
(Ca*top"trics) n. [Cf. F. catoptrique. See Catropric.] (Physics) That part of optics which explains the properties and phenomena of reflected light, and particularly that which is reflected from mirrors or polished bodies; — formerly called anacamptics.

Catoptromancy
(Ca*top"tro*man`cy) n. [Gr. mirror + -mancy. See Catopter.] (Antiq.) A species of divination, which was performed by letting down a mirror into water, for a sick person to look at his face in it. If his countenance appeared distorted and ghastly, it was an ill omen; if fresh and healthy, it was favorable.

Catoptron
(Ca*top"tron) n. [Obs.] See Catopter.

Catpipe
(Cat`pipe") n. See Catcall.

Cat-rigged
(Cat"-rigged`) a. Rigged like a catboat.

Cat-salt
(Cat"-salt`) n. A sort of salt, finely granulated, formed out of the bittern or leach brine.