PPage 103
- English Word Partite Definition Divided nearly to the base; as, a partite leaf is a simple separated down nearly to the base.
- English Word Partition Definition The act of parting or dividing; the state of being parted; separation; division; distribution; as, the partition of a kingdom.
- English Word Partition Definition That which divides or separates; that by which different things, or distinct parts of the same thing, are separated; separating boundary; dividing line or space; specifically, an interior wall dividing one part or apartment of a house, an inclosure, or the like, from another; as, a brick partition; lath and plaster partitions.
- English Word Partition Definition A part divided off by walls; an apartment; a compartment.
- English Word Partition Definition The servance of common or undivided interests, particularly in real estate. It may be effected by consent of parties, or by compulsion of law.
- English Word Partition Definition A score.
- English Word Partition Definition To divide into parts or shares; to divide and distribute; as, to partition an estate among various heirs.
- English Word Partition Definition To divide into distinct parts by lines, walls, etc.; as, to partition a house.
- English Word Partitioned Definition of Partition
- English Word Partitioning Definition of Partition
- English Word Partitionment Definition The act of partitioning.
- English Word Partitive Definition Denoting a part; as, a partitive genitive.
- English Word Partitive Definition A word expressing partition, or denoting a part.
- English Word Partitively Definition In a partitive manner.
- English Word Partlet Definition A covering for the neck, and sometimes for the shoulders and breast; originally worn by both sexes, but laterby women alone; a ruff.
- English Word Partlet Definition A hen; -- so called from the ruffing of her neck feathers.
- English Word Partly Definition In part; in some measure of degree; not wholly.
- English Word Partner Definition One who has a part in anything with an other; a partaker; an associate; a sharer. "Partner of his fortune." Shak. Hence: (a) A husband or a wife. (b) Either one of a couple who dance together. (c) One who shares as a member of a partnership in the management, or in the gains and losses, of a business.
- English Word Partner Definition An associate in any business or occupation; a member of a partnership. See Partnership.
- English Word Partner Definition A framework of heavy timber surrounding an opening in a deck, to strengthen it for the support of a mast, pump, capstan, or the like.