最新 人气 评论 赞 踩
Procris
n.
4   0   0   0
Any species of small moths of the genus Procris. The larvae of some species injure the grapevine by feeding in groups upon the leaves.
Procrustean
a.
5   0   0   0
Of or pertaining to Procrustes, or the mode of torture practiced by him; producing conformity by violent means; as, the Procrustean treatment; a Procrustean limit. See Procrustes.
Procrusteanized
imp. & p. p.
5   0   0   0
of Procrusteanize
Procrusteanizing
p. pr. & vb. n.
5   0   0   0
of Procrusteanize
Procrusteanize
v. t.
5   0   0   0
To stretch or contract according to some rule or standard.
Procrustes
n.
4   0   0   0
A celebrated legendary highwayman of Attica, who tied his victims upon an iron bed, and, as the case required, either stretched or cut of their legs to adapt them to its length; -- whence the metaphorical phrase, the bed of Procrustes.
Procrustesian
a.
5   0   0   0
See Procrustean.
Proctitis
n.
5   0   0   0
Inflammation of the rectum.
Proctocele
n.
5   0   0   0
Inversion and prolapse of the mucous coat of the rectum, from relaxation of the sphincter, with more or less swelling; prolapsus ani.
Proctodaeum
n.
5   0   0   0
See Mesenteron.
Proctor
n.
4   0   0   0
One who is employed to manage to affairs of another.
Proctor
n.
4   0   0   0
A person appointed to collect alms for those who could not go out to beg for themselves, as lepers, the bedridden, etc.; hence a beggar.
Proctor
n.
4   0   0   0
An officer employed in admiralty and ecclesiastical causes. He answers to an attorney at common law, or to a solicitor in equity.
Proctor
n.
4   0   0   0
A representative of the clergy in convocation.
Proctor
n.
4   0   0   0
An officer in a university or college whose duty it is to enforce obedience to the laws of the institution.
Proctor
v. t.
4   0   0   0
To act as a proctor toward; to manage as an attorney or agent.
Proctorage
n.
4   0   0   0
Management by a proctor, or as by a proctor; hence, control; superintendence; -- in contempt.
Proctorial
a.
4   0   0   0
Of or pertaining to a proctor, esp. an academic proctor; magisterial.
Proctorical
a.
4   0   0   0
Proctorial.
Proctorship
n.
4   0   0   0
The office or dignity of a proctor; also, the term of his office.
Proctotomy
n.
4   0   0   0
An incision into the rectum, as for the division of a stricture.
Proctucha
n. pl.
4   0   0   0
A division of Turbellaria including those that have an intestine terminating posteriorly.
Proctucha
n. pl.
4   0   0   0
The Nemertina.
Procumbent
a.
4   0   0   0
Lying down, or on the face; prone.
Procumbent
a.
4   0   0   0
Lying on the ground, but without putting forth roots; trailing; prostrate; as, a procumbent stem.
Procurable
a.
4   0   0   0
Capable of being procured; obtainable.
Procuracies
pl.
4   0   0   0
of Procuracy
Procuracy
n.
4   0   0   0
The office or act of a proctor or procurator; management for another.
Procuracy
n.
4   0   0   0
Authority to act for another; a proxy.
Procuration
n.
4   0   0   0
The act of procuring; procurement.