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American politician (1795–1847)
Silas Wright Jr. (May 24, 1795 – August 27, 1847) was an American attorney and Democratic politician. A member of the Albany Regency, he served as a member
Silas_Wright
President of the United States from 1837 to 1841
He also convinced Silas Wright to run for Governor of New York so that the popular Wright could help boost Polk in the state. Wright narrowly defeated
Martin_Van_Buren
Name list
Silas is a common given name and a lesser-known surname. It is a cognate of Silvanus. The name comes from the early Christian disciple Silas. He is consistently
Silas_(name)
U.S. political event held in Baltimore, Maryland
general election. Van Buren was open to deferring to Senator Silas Wright of New York, but Wright was a major supporter of Van Buren for president and had
1844 Democratic National Convention
1844_Democratic_National_Convention
Canadian explorer (1887–1975)
Sir Charles Seymour Wright KCB OBE MC (7 April 1887 – 1 November 1975), nicknamed Silas Wright after novelist Silas K. Hocking, was a Canadian member
C._S._Wright
Bouck lost his bid for nomination to U.S. Senator Silas Wright. In the general election, Wright defeated former U.S. Representative and future President
1844 New York gubernatorial election
1844_New_York_gubernatorial_election
presidential candidate. The delegates selected Senator Silas Wright of New York for Vice President, but Wright, an admirer of Van Buren, declined the nomination
1844 United States presidential election
1844_United_States_presidential_election
Town in New York, United States
Wright is a town in Schoharie County, New York, United States. The population was 1,516 at the 2020 census. The town was named after governor Silas Wright
Wright,_New_York
Village in New York, United States
in Canton. Silas Wright, a New York State Governor and political leader, made the area his home. Wright's home was made into the Silas Wright Museum in
Canton_(village),_New_York
gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1846. Incumbent Governor Silas Wright ran for a second term in office but was defeated by John Young. Young
1846 New York gubernatorial election
1846_New_York_gubernatorial_election
American judge (1857–1937)
Silas Wright Porter (January 1, 1857 – May 17, 1937) was a justice of the Kansas Supreme Court from July 1, 1905, to January 8, 1923. He was born January
Silas_Wright_Porter
County in Iowa, United States
1851, and is believed to be named either after Silas Wright, a governor of New York, or Joseph Albert Wright, a governor of Indiana. According to the United
Wright_County,_Iowa
Association. January 2019. Retrieved May 9, 2023. Sobel 1978, p. 1079. "Silas Wright". National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved May 9, 2023
List_of_governors_of_New_York
County in Missouri, United States
county was officially organized on January 29, 1841, and is named after Silas Wright (D-New York), a former Congressman, U.S. Senator and Governor of New
Wright_County,_Missouri
New York ■ John Tipton of Indiana ■ Robert J. Walker of Mississippi ■ Silas Wright of New York ■ Richard H. Bayard of Delaware ■ Henry Clay of Kentucky
1836 United States presidential election
1836_United_States_presidential_election
Current denomination of United States currency
slightly revised. 1882: The first $50 gold certificate with a portrait of Silas Wright was issued. The reverse was printed in orange ink and featured a bald
United States fifty-dollar bill
United_States_fifty-dollar_bill
American businessman and photographer (1828–1885)
Silas Wright Selleck (November 26, 1827 – June 17, 1885) was an American businessman and photographer. He was the proprietor of the Bay View Park Hotel
Silas_Selleck
Popular revolt in Upstate New York (1839–1845)
on New York State politics from 1846 to 1851. Newly elected governor Silas Wright moved in 1845 to stamp out the Calico Indians, and pushed for a law which
Anti-Rent_War
American politician (1777–1852)
Relations Committee 1834–1836 Succeeded by James Buchanan Preceded by Silas Wright Chair of the Senate Finance Committee 1841 Succeeded by George Evans
Henry_Clay
County in Minnesota, United States
county was established in 1855, and was named for New York politician Silas Wright. The first county seat was Monticello; in 1868 the county seat was changed
Wright_County,_Minnesota
American lawyer and statesman (1782–1852)
December 2, 1833 – December 5, 1836 Preceded by John Forsyth Succeeded by Silas Wright United States Senator from Massachusetts In office March 4, 1845 – July
Daniel_Webster
Formal condemnation of Andrew Jackson
Louisiana Yea Daniel Webster W Massachusetts Yea Hugh Lawson White D Tennessee Nay William Wilkins D Pennsylvania Nay Silas Wright D New York Nay Source:
Censure_of_Andrew_Jackson
candidate of the Whig Party. Silas Wright Jr. was the choice of both the Assembly and the Senate, and was declared elected. Wright continued in the U.S. Senate
1842–43 United States Senate elections
1842–43_United_States_Senate_elections
banker. "Silas W. Burt Dead at 83" (PDF). New York Times. December 1, 1912. Retrieved November 21, 2010. Burt, Henry Martyn & Burt, Silas Wright (October
Silas_W._Burt
Silas Wright Titus (January 18, 1849 – January 7, 1922) was an engineer who discovered and patented deep water pumping technology and discovered early
Silas_Wright_Titus
19th century American politician
Silas Wright Lamoreux or Lamoreaux (March 8, 1843 – August 5, 1909) was an American lawyer from Wisconsin who served as a member of the Wisconsin State
Silas_W._Lamoreux
Livingston and 27 for Whig Luther Bradish. Wright was re-nominated in a Democratic caucus by a large majority. Silas Wright Jr., was the choice of both the Assembly
1836–37 United States Senate elections
1836–37_United_States_Senate_elections
mistreated, leading to his pardon in 1845 by the Governor of New York, Silas Wright. In 1858 Lett was hired by whiskey maker Jonathan Reed in Earlville,
Benjamin_Lett
President of the United States from 1845 to 1849
candidacy and was willing to see New York Senator Silas Wright head the ticket, but as a Van Buren loyalist, Wright would not consent. Pillow and Bancroft decided
James_K._Polk
President of the United States from 1850 to 1853
broad support, despite his reluctance. The Democrats nominated Senator Silas Wright as their gubernatorial candidate and former Tennessee Governor James
Millard_Fillmore
American politician
control over New York's Democratic-Republican Party, along with Van Buren, Silas Wright, and William L. Marcy. In a curious encounter, Flagg was introduced to
Azariah_C._Flagg
Certificate of ownership that gold owners held instead of storing the actual gold
Washington 1187 – Speelman and White – Gold 50$50 4th 1882 Fr.1189a Silas Wright 1188 – 1197 1188 – Bruce and Gilfillan – brown 1189* – Bruce and Gilfillan
Gold certificate (United States)
Gold_certificate_(United_States)
American lawyer and politician
solitary confinement in the county jail for twenty-four hours: Governor Silas Wright refused to accept Van Buren's resignation, and both counsel continued
John_Van_Buren
American lawyer, politician, and judge (1786–1857)
March 4, 1831 – January 1, 1833 Preceded by Nathan Sanford Succeeded by Silas Wright Associate Justice of the New York Supreme Court In office 1829 – March
William_L._Marcy
American basketball player and coach (born 1988)
2010–11, Silas was named to the All-Mid-American Conference first team after he averaged 22.3 points (1st in the MAC) and 4.6 rebounds per game. Silas went
Xavier_Silas
Elected to finish Marcy's term. Jan 4, 1833 – Nov 26, 1844 Jacksonian Silas Wright Jr. (Canton) 10 15 Nathaniel P. Tallmadge (Poughkeepsie) Jacksonian Mar
List of United States senators from New York
List_of_United_States_senators_from_New_York
Precursor to the Republican Party in the United States
the Whigs to defeat the re-election campaign of Democratic Governor Silas Wright. In August 1846, Polk asked Congress to appropriate $2 million (~$62
Free_Soil_Party
Governors of New York
National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2022. "Silas Wright". National Governors Association. January 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2022
List of governors of New York by time in office
List_of_governors_of_New_York_by_time_in_office
Governor of New York from 1843 to 1844
Rather than renominate Bouck, they nominated Silas Wright, who won the general election. During his term, Wright also used the militia to restore order, and
William_C._Bouck
15th Governor of New York
1846 Young was the Whig nominee for governor. He defeated incumbent Silas Wright and served one term, from January 1847 to December 1848. As governor
John_Young_(governor)
Mountain in New York, United States
surveyor Verplanck Colvin for former governor Silas Wright in 1873. Earlier references exist to a "Mount Wright" in the Adirondacks, but did not record if
Wright_Peak
Surname
corporate executive Sheila Wright (1925–2013), British politician Shereka Wright (born 1981), American basketball player Silas Wright (1795–1847), American
Wright
U.S. House district for New York
1829 20th Rudolph Bunner (Oswego) Jacksonian Elected in 1826. Retired. Silas Wright (Canton) Jacksonian Elected in 1826. Lost re-election then resigned.
New York's 20th congressional district
New_York's_20th_congressional_district
Politics in the US state of New York
(DR) 1829 Martin Van Buren (J) Enos T. Throop (J) Azariah C. Flagg (J) Silas Wright (J) Abraham Keyser Jr. (J) 20J, 9NR, 3A-M 82J, 30A-M, 16NR Charles E
Political party strength in New York (state)
Political_party_strength_in_New_York_(state)
Event during the presidency of Andrew Jackson
The Tariff of 1828 was largely the work of Martin Van Buren (although Silas Wright Jr. of New York prepared the main provisions) and was partly a political
Nullification_crisis
justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and United States Senate Silas Wright Porter Kansas City, Kansas Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court
List of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks members
List_of_Benevolent_and_Protective_Order_of_Elks_members
1865 speech by Andrew Johnson
Stephen A. Douglas, Franklin Pierce, John Tyler, Daniel Webster, and Silas Wright as U.S. government leaders who had been known to overindulge (in some
Andrew Johnson's drunken vice-presidential inaugural address
Andrew_Johnson's_drunken_vice-presidential_inaugural_address
Governor of New York from 1875 to 1876
At the urging of Governor Silas Wright, Tilden won election to the New York State Assembly. He became a key ally to Wright and helped end the Anti-Rent
Samuel_J._Tilden
American politician (1788–1861)
seat was awarded to Silas Wright, Jr., who contested the election. The House committee that investigated found that 130 votes for Wright were mistakenly not
George Fisher (New York politician)
George_Fisher_(New_York_politician)
American family of politicians
NOTE: Alvan Kidder was also first cousin once removed of U.S. Senator Silas Wright, Jr. List of United States political families "The Political Graveyard:
Kidder_family
New York political rivalry
for his Barnburner editorials as editor of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Silas Wright, Governor of New York (1846–47) and U.S. Senator (1833–44) The Hunkers
Barnburners_and_Hunkers
036 km2) Wright County 197 Clarion 99 Jan 15, 1851 Webster County and Kossuth County Silas Wright, New York Governor, and Joseph Albert Wright, Indiana
List_of_counties_in_Iowa
Topics referred to by the same term
(1752–1826), 12th Governor of Maryland Silas Wright (1795–1847), 14th Governor of New York SS Governor Wright, from List of shipwrecks in December 1941
Governor_Wright
1837-1839 U.S. Congress
Roane) Engrossed Bills (Chairman: John Norvell) Finance (Chairman: Silas Wright) Foreign Relations (Chairman: James Buchanan) Indian Affairs (Chairman:
25th_United_States_Congress
Town in New York, United States
and record producer Hobart Stocking (1846–1920), Wisconsin legislator Silas Wright, New York State Governor "At The U.S.-Canada Border Reservation, Mohawks
Canton,_New_York
1839-1841 U.S. Congress
Bills (Chairman: Oliver Smith then John Henderson) Finance (Chairman: Silas Wright) Fiscal Corporation of the United States (Select) Foreign Relations (Chairman:
26th_United_States_Congress
III 31.15 50,523 626.30 sq mi (1,622 km2) Wright County 171 Buffalo 1855 Cass County, Sibley County Silas Wright (1795–1847), former United States Senator
List_of_counties_in_Minnesota
Topics referred to by the same term
District Court judge Silas Titus (1811–1899), American Civil War soldier and active organizer of the city of Syracuse, New York Silas Wright Titus (1849–1922)
Titus_(disambiguation)
County 3 Winnebago people 123 Worth County 3 William J. Worth 123 Wright County 3 Silas Wright 123 Wyoming County 3 Delaware Indian word meaning "wide plains";
List of the most common U.S. county names
List_of_the_most_common_U.S._county_names
Maine James Wilson II 1820 – U.S. representative from New Hampshire Silas Wright 1815 – former chairman of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, Democratic
List of Middlebury College alumni
List_of_Middlebury_College_alumni
Vice President of the United States from 1845 to 1849
Convention in Baltimore, James K. Polk and Silas Wright were nominated as the Democratic ticket. However, Wright declined the nomination, and the delegates
George_M._Dallas
office resigned his Senate seat on January 1, 1833. On January 4, 1833, Silas Wright Jr. was the choice of both the Assembly and the Senate and was declared
1832–33 United States Senate elections
1832–33_United_States_Senate_elections
(foreman) Wright, New York – Silas Wright (politician) Wright City, Missouri – Dr. H.C. Wright (settler) Wrightsboro, Georgia – Augustus R. Wright (judge)
List of places in the United States named after people
List_of_places_in_the_United_States_named_after_people
American lawyer, judge, and politician
United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Silas Wright, and served from November 30, 1844, to January 27, 1845, when a successor
Henry_A._Foster
Mexican–American War 1,914 266 sq mi (689 km2) Wright County 229 Hartville 1841 Pulaski County Silas Wright (1795–1847), an American Democratic politician
List_of_counties_in_Missouri
Directory of the United States Congress, retrieved December 29, 2012 Wright, Silas, Jr., (1795–1847), Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
List of people on United States banknotes
List_of_people_on_United_States_banknotes
Colonial patroonship and manor in New York
Thunder (Smith A. Boughton, in private life). The following year Governor Silas Wright was forced to declare Delaware County in a state of insurrection after
Rensselaerswyck
Tallmadge (J) 23rd (1833–1835) Silas Wright (J) 24th (1835–1837) Nathaniel P. Tallmadge (D) 25th (1837–1839) Silas Wright (D) 26th (1839–1841) 27th (1841–1843)
New York's congressional delegations
New_York's_congressional_delegations
American politician (1812–1881)
well-connected with upstate politicians including President Van Buren, Silas Wright, and William C. Bouck. During his second marriage, having built a second
Fernando_Wood
American lawyer and politician (1788-1867)
Martin Van Buren Enos Throop William Marcy William Seward William Bouck Silas Wright John Young Preceded by Samuel Jones Succeeded by Position abolished Member
Reuben_H._Walworth
American politician
and Lucy Gillet. He pursued an academic course, then studied law with Silas Wright in Canton, New York. He was admitted to the bar in 1822 and commenced
Ransom_H._Gillet
(SLCHA) is a non-profit organization, notable for owning and operating the Silas Wright Museum. It preserves the history of St. Lawrence County. The Association
St. Lawrence County Historical Association
St._Lawrence_County_Historical_Association
Virginia and James K. Polk of Tennessee in the election of 1840. 3[1844] Silas Wright of New York was first nominated and he declined the nomination. 4[1860
List of Democratic National Conventions
List_of_Democratic_National_Conventions
House elections for the 21st U.S. Congress
the 20th Congress. Silas Wright Jr. (Jacksonian) successfully contested the election of George Fisher (Anti-Jacksonian); but Wright never claimed the seat
1828–29 United States House of Representatives elections
1828–29_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections
1831-1833 U.S. Congress
Charles E. Dudley (J) ▌3. William L. Marcy (J), until January 1, 1833 ▌Silas Wright Jr. (J), from January 4, 1833 ▌2. Bedford Brown (J) ▌3. Willie P. Mangum
22nd_United_States_Congress
Group of American politicians
friends and aides, including Benjamin F. Butler, Samuel A. Talcott, Silas Wright, William L. Marcy, and Azariah C. Flagg, took over the day-to-day management
Albany_Regency
1835-1837 U.S. Congress
Southard (NR) ▌2. Garret D. Wall (J) ▌1. Nathaniel P. Tallmadge (J) ▌3. Silas Wright Jr. (J) ▌2. Bedford Brown (J) ▌3. Willie P. Mangum (NR), until November
24th_United_States_Congress
American named passenger train (1892–1967)
TOMPKINS 56 Revenue seat Coach CHARLES S. WHITMAN 56 Revenue seat Coach SILAS WRIGHT 56 Revenue seat Coach FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT 56 seat Tavern Bar Lounge
Empire_State_Express
1827-1829 U.S. Congress
Martindale (NR) ▌19. Richard Keese (J) ▌20. Rudolph Bunner (J) ▌20. Silas Wright Jr. (J), until February 16, 1829, vacant thereafter ▌21. John C. Clark
20th_United_States_Congress
1843-1845 U.S. Congress
until June 17, 1844 ▌Daniel S. Dickinson (D), from November 30, 1844 ▌3. Silas Wright Jr. (D), until November 26, 1844 ▌Henry A. Foster (D), November 30, 1844
28th_United_States_Congress
Vice President of the United States from 1837 to 1841
its 15 votes, so that all the states would endorse Van Buren. Senator Silas Wright, of New York, prevailed upon Rucker to vote for Johnson, giving him just
Richard_Mentor_Johnson
American basketball player
and Chris Wright :InsideHoops". www.insidehoops.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2012. SILAS, WRIGHT & OGUCHI
Chris Wright (basketball, born 1988)
Chris_Wright_(basketball,_born_1988)
Chief financial officer of New York State
the New York Supreme Court shortly before the end of his second term Silas Wright January 27, 1829 January 7, 1833 Democratic elected a U.S. Senator from
New_York_State_Comptroller
American poet
both New York State Senator Preston King and New York State Governor Silas Wright, "who spoke of his poetry in the highest terms of praise." On January
Oringe_Smith_Crary
Union Army General and politician (1798–1879)
United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Silas Wright, Jr., and held office from 1845 to 1849. In November 1848, he was the
John_Adams_Dix
Silas Titus (May 30, 1811 – October 4, 1899) was a military officer who fought in the American Civil War in the Union Army. He was active in the organization
Silas_Titus
American politician (1780–1860)
prospective attorneys who studied law under Martindale's tutelage was Silas Wright. Martindale was Surrogate of Washington County from 1816 to 1819, and
Henry_C._Martindale
American basketball player and coach (1943–2022)
the Seattle SuperSonics. Silas is the leader in most rebounds per game with 12.1 in Suns franchise history. In high school, Silas was named a second-team
Paul_Silas
Samuel Works Jacob Worth Albert A. Wray Dan S. Wright James W. Wright Republican John C. Wright Silas Wright Abraham Yates Jr. 1777–1790 Western 1724–1796
List of New York state senators
List_of_New_York_state_senators
Series of American presidential nominating conventions
refusal of the vice-presidential nomination occurred sixteen years after Silas Wright was the first to turndown the honor. In 1924, Frank Lowden would be the
1860 Democratic National Conventions
1860_Democratic_National_Conventions
Spouse or Partner of the Governor of New York
William C. Bouck m. 1807 14 Clarissa Moody Wright (1804–1870) January 1, 1845 – December 31, 1846 Silas Wright m. 1833 15 Ellen Young (1812–1872) January
First ladies and gentlemen of New York
First_ladies_and_gentlemen_of_New_York
(Class 3) to represent the State of New York in the United States Senate. Silas Wright, Jr., had been elected in 1833 to this seat after the resignation of
1837 United States Senate election in New York
1837_United_States_Senate_election_in_New_York
Adams Dix had been elected in 1845 to this seat after the resignation of Silas Wright, and Dix's term would expire on March 3, 1849. In November 1848, Dix
1848–49 United States Senate elections
1848–49_United_States_Senate_elections
Topics referred to by the same term
politician) (1734–1833), associate justice of the Vermont Supreme Court Silas Wright Porter (1857–1937), associate justice of the Kansas Supreme Court Judge
Justice_Porter
American politician and judge (1814–1868)
York Congressman Preston King, who was a protégé of New York governor Silas Wright and an ally of former president Martin Van Buren. Although Wilmot opposed
David_Wilmot_(politician)
Bouck Addison Gardiner January 1, 1845 – July 5, 1847 Democratic Party Silas Wright John Young – Albert Lester July 5 – December 31, 1847 Whig Party Hamilton
List of lieutenant governors of New York
List_of_lieutenant_governors_of_New_York
Private college in Monmouth, Illinois, US
United States chief federal judge; attorney; mayor, Richardson, Texas Silas Wright Porter 1879, justice, Kansas Supreme Court (1905–1923); chairman, Republican
Monmouth_College
1841-1843 U.S. Congress
July 2, 1842 ▌2. Jacob W. Miller (W) ▌1. Nathaniel P. Tallmadge (W) ▌3. Silas Wright Jr. (D) ▌2. Willie P. Mangum (W) ▌3. William A. Graham (W) ▌1. Benjamin
27th_United_States_Congress
U.S. presidential administration from 1845 to 1849
major U.S. political party's presidential nomination. After Senator Silas Wright, a close Van Buren ally, declined the vice presidential nomination, the
Presidency_of_James_K._Polk
American politician
including the Life of Silas Wright (Hall & Dickson, Syracuse NY, 1848) Life and Opinions of Julius Melbourn (1847) Life of Silas Wright (1848) This article
Jabez_Delano_Hammond
SILAS WRIGHT
SILAS WRIGHT
Girl/Female
Gaelic
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Sound Forester
Boy/Male
Biblical American English Latin
Three, or the third'.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Biblical, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, English, German, Greek, Latin
From the Forest or Woods; Three; The Third; Wood Dweller
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Rajasthani, Sanskrit, Tamil
Play; Entertainment; Coolness
Boy/Male
Latin
Of the forest.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Pashtun
Wind; Air
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
A Diamond; Part of Sword which is Sheathed
Boy/Male
Hindu
Entertainment, Faithful
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Weapons; Arms; Armour
Biblical
three, or the third
Boy/Male
Hindu
Play
Boy/Male
Muslim
Arms
Male
English
(Σίλας) Contracted form of Greek Silouanos, SILAS means "from the forest." In the bible, this is the name of a companion of Saint Paul.Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the personal name Silas, a vernacular form of Latin Silvanus (see Silvano).Hungarian (Szilas) : from the old Hungarian personal name Szilas, or from a pet form of the ecclasiastical names Szilveszter or Szilvánusz (see Silvester, Silvano).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Sill.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Arms; Armour; Weapons
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Goddess Durga; Playful
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Pleasure
Girl/Female
Scottish
Youthful.
SILAS WRIGHT
SILAS WRIGHT
Girl/Female
Slavic
Hope.
Girl/Female
Welsh
Fate.
Female
Croatian
, time of honor.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Batchelor, altered by false association with elder.
Girl/Female
Native American
Silver.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Lord of Empire
Girl/Female
Indian
Friendly
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Telugu
Doctor of Gods
Boy/Male
Arabic
Shining Star
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Mythological, Sanskrit, Telugu
Immortal God; Lord Shiva
SILAS WRIGHT
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a.
Woven in such a way as to produce an effect of variegation, of changeable tints, or of being figured; as, shot silks. See Shoot, v. t., 8.
pl.
of Silva
n.
One who is engaged in a mechanical or manufacturing business; an artificer; a workman; a manufacturer; a mechanic; esp., a worker in wood; -- now chiefly used in compounds, as in millwright, wheelwright, etc.
n.
Anything which pleases the senses, and is also costly, or difficult to obtain; an expensive rarity; as, silks, jewels, and rare fruits are luxuries; in some countries ice is a great luxury.
v. t.
To lay stones, masonry, etc., under, as the sills of a building, on which it is to rest.
n.
Originally, a dealer in any kind of goods or wares; now restricted to a dealer in textile fabrics, as silks or woolens.
n. pl.
Alt. of Selvas
n.
The planking from the waterways up to the port sills.
n.
A rare alkaloid found in the bark of an East Indian apocynaceous tree (Wrightia antidysenterica), and extracted as a bitter white crystalline substance. It was formerly used as a remedy for diarrh/a. Called also conessine, and neriine.
n.
A number or collection of different things; a varied assortment; as, a variety of cottons and silks.
n.
Certain sets or strakes of the outside planking of a vessel; as, the main wales, or the strakes of planking under the port sills of the gun deck; channel wales, or those along the spar deck, etc.
n.
A mottled appearance given to ribbons and silks in the process of dyeing.
n.
The basis or foundation of a thing; especially, a horizontal piece, as a timber, which forms the lower member of a frame, or supports a structure; as, the sills of a house, of a bridge, of a loom, and the like.
n.
A provincial name given in England to basaltic rocks, and applied by miners to other kind of dark-colored unstratified rocks which resist the point of the pick. -- for example, to masses of chert. Whin-dikes, and whin-sills, are names sometimes given to veins or beds of basalt.
n.
Cloth of any kind that is woven or knit from fibers, either vegetable or animal; manufactured cloth; as, silks or other fabrics.
n.
A dealer in drapery goods of various descriptions, as laces, silks, trimmings, etc.
n.
A dealer in silks; a silk mercer.
n.
Solace.