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MER'MAID, n. [L.mare, the sea, and maid.] A marine animal, said to resemble a wo...
MER'LON, n. In fortification, that part of a parapet which lies between two embr...
MER'LIN, n. A species of hawk of the genus Falco.
MERLE, n. [L.merula.] A blackbird.
MER'ITORY, a. Deserving of reward. [Not used.]
MERITO'RIOUSNESS, n. The state or quality of deserving a reward or suitable return.
MERITO'RIOUSLY, adv. In such a manner as to deserve reward.
MERITO'RIOUS, a. Deserving of reward or of notice, regard, fame or happiness, or...
MER'ITING, ppr. Earning; deserving.
MER'ITED, pp. Earned; deserved.
MER'ITABLE, a. Deserving of reward. [Not in use.]
MER'IT-MONGER, n. One who advocates the doctrine of human merit,as entitled to r...
MER'IT, n. [L. meritum, from mereo, to earn or deserve.] 1. Desert; goodness or ...
MERID'IONALLY, adv. In the direction of the meridian.
MERIDIONAL'ITY, n. The state of being in the meridian. 1. Position in the south;...
MERID'IONAL, a. Pertaining to the meridian. 1. Southern. 2. Southerly; having a ...