Chapter Nightly to Nyssa of N by Soule's Synonymes

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.