- 2. Fourth book of the Pentateuch; census of the Hebrews.
Numb-fish, n. (Ich.) Torpedo.
Numbness, n. Torpor, insensibility, deadness, paralysis, torpidity, palsy.
Numeral, n. Figure, number, digit.
Numerate, v. a. Reckon, enumerate, count, number, call over, tell off.
Numeric, Numerical, a.
- 1. Numeral.
- 2. Identical.
Numerous, a. Large (in number), made up of many.
Numskull, n. Blockhead, simpleton, dunce, dolt, dullard, fool.
Nuncio, n.
- 1. Messenger, intelligencer.
- 2. Ambassador (of the Pope), legate.
Nuncupative, a.
- 1. (Law.) Oral.
- 2. Nominal, nuncupatory.
Nunnery, n. Convent, cloister, abbey, monastery.
Nuptial, a. Bridal, hymeneal.
Nuptials, n. pl. Marriage, wedding, bridal, espousals, nuptial festival, marriage ceremony.
Nurse, v. a.
- 1. Nourish, nurture, supply with nourishment.
- 2. Suckle, feed at the breast, give suck to, nourish at the breast.
- 3. Cherish, foster, encourage, succor, promote, foment, fester, feed, pamper.
- 4. Tend in sickness, care for, take care of, attend upon.