Vertigo, n. Dizziness, giddiness, swimming of the head.
Vervain, n. (Bot.) Verbena.
Verve, n. [Fr.] Enthusiasm, rapture, spirit, animation, force, energy, excitement of the imagination.
Very, a.
- 1. True, real, actual.
- 2. Same, self-same.
Very, ad. Highly, exceedingly, excessively, extremely, remarkably, surpassingly, to a high degree.
Vesicant, n. See Vesicatory.
Vesicatory, n. Blister, epispastic, vesicant.
Vesicle, n. Cell, cyst, utricle, bladder.
Vesper, n. Hesperus, Hesper, Venus, evening star.
Vespers, n. pl. Evening service, evening song, evensong (in the Roman Catholic Church).
Vessel, n.
- 1. Utensil (for holding anything).
- 2. Bottom, sailing craft.
- 3. Tube, duct, canal.
Vest, n.
- 1. Vesture, garment, vestment, robe, dress.
- 2. Waistcoat (for men).
Vest, v. a.
- 1. Clothe, dress, surround, robe, enrobe, envelop, cover.
- 2. Endow, furnish, put in possession.
- 3. (Law.) Clothe with possession.