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American painter (1906–1990)
Albert Ernest Backus (January 3, 1906 – June 6, 1990), also known as Bean or Beanie Backus, was an American artist famous for his vivid Florida landscape
A._E._Backus
Art museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S.
established in 1960 by Backus and a group of local art enthusiasts. The museum is dedicated to presenting and collecting works by Backus and the original Florida
A._E._Backus_Museum_&_Gallery
American actor (1913–1989)
son of Russell Gould Backus (1880–1954) and Daisy Taylor (née Gilmore) Backus (1889–1959). His older sister was Katherine Jane Backus. He attended Shaw High
Jim_Backus
Surname list
surname include: A. E. Backus (1909–1990), American artist Azel Backus (1765–1816), first President of Hamilton College in New York Billy Backus (born 1943)
Backus
Formalism to describe programming languages
computer science, Backus–Naur form or Pāṇini–Backus Form (BNF or PBF, pronounced /ˌbækəs ˈnaʊər/), also known as Backus normal form, is a notation system
Backus–Naur_form
African-American group of artists
student, 14-year-old Alfred Hair, to her friend A. E. Backus, a prominent Florida landscape artist. Backus agreed to train Hair in his backyard studio. During
The Highwaymen (landscape artists)
The_Highwaymen_(landscape_artists)
American computer scientist
of programming languages". John Backus retired in 1991. He died at his home in Ashland, Oregon on March 17, 2007. Backus was born in Philadelphia and grew
John_Backus
City in Florida, United States
February hosts a celebration of the artwork of the African-American collective of landscape artists formed in the 1950s. Local artist A.E. Backus mentored many
Fort_Pierce,_Florida
American geophysicist
pp. 164 and 360. "George E. Backus, Professor Emeritus". Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. "Dictionary:Backus averaging". Retrieved 2026-04-16
George_Edward_Backus
Hospital in Connecticut, US
The William W. Backus Hospital is a 213-bed, not-for-profit, acute care community hospital in Norwich, Connecticut. Backus Hospital provides inpatient
Backus_Hospital
Family of metasyntax notations
extended Backus–Naur form (EBNF) is a family of metasyntax notations, any of which can be used to express a context-free grammar. EBNF is used to make a formal
Extended_Backus–Naur_form
American painter
and she introduced him to the prominent Florida landscape artist, A. E. Backus. Backus had been encouraging several young African American artists and persuading
Alfred_Hair
the Backus–Gilbert method, also known as the optimally localized average (OLA) method is named for its discoverers, geophysicists George E. Backus and
Backus–Gilbert_method
Peruvian brewery
Backus and Johnston (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbakus ˈi ˈjonson], Backus y Johnston) is the largest brewery in Peru, part of Bavaria Brewery, which itself
Backus_and_Johnston_Brewery
Brand of beverage
"Anuncian 1ra. Copa Guaraná Backus". Terra.com.pe. Terra Networks. January 14, 2004. Retrieved November 7, 2009. Backus web site (in Spanish) v t e v t e
Guaraná_(Backus)
Peruvian soft drink brand
Cola adquiere bebidas no alcohólicas de Backus". Perú Retail (in Spanish). 2014-12-04. Retrieved 2025-11-12. (in Spanish) Backus web site v t e v t e
Viva_Backus
American landscape artist
painter A.E. Backus. Newton depicted Florida’s coastlines and wetlands. Most of his paintings were of Florida landscapes. Newton was successful in a time
Harold_Newton
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
E. M. Backus Lodge, also known as Camp Toxaway, The Cold Mountain Lodge and Canaan Land Christian Retreat , is a historic hunting lodge and national historic
E._M._Backus_Lodge
Metalanguage based on Backus–Naur Form (BNF)
In computer science, augmented Backus–Naur form (ABNF) is a metalanguage based on Backus–Naur form (BNF) but consisting of its own syntax and derivation
Augmented_Backus–Naur_form
Italian liner launched in 1925
Technology "Leonardo da Vinci" in Milan. 45th Portable Surgical Hospital A. E. Backus "Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships". ibiblio.org. Retrieved
SS_Conte_Biancamano
United States historic place
movies and variety shows. In 1930 the young A.E. Backus became resident artist for the theater. Backus created displays and posters for the theatre's
Sunrise_Theatre
American sculptor (1863–1955)
Backus had points in its favor. They selected Backus's model to execute in full-size bronze. The appropriation for the monument was $10,000. Backus had
Catherine_Backus
College softball team
UCLA. Backus taught in Anaheim in the mornings and drove to UCLA for practice and games in the afternoon. Holland recalled that UCLA paid Backus about
UCLA_Bruins_softball
American Baptist minister
Backus's most politically powerful and legally astute friend. It might, therefore, have been expedient for Backus to avoid condemning slavery. Backus
Isaac_Backus
Her work has been featured in several galleries, especially in the A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum in Fort Pierce, and it is currently on display in her
Lori_McNamara
American television series (1964–1967)
Backus, with whom he was close friends. However, at the time Backus was not immediately available for the role, holding out for a pilot to become a potential
Gilligan's_Island
American television series
focuses on Backus in the role of Mike O'Toole, the editor/proprietor of a low rent wire service struggling to stay in business. Jim Backus as Mike O'Toole
The_Jim_Backus_Show
High-level programming language
ISBN 0-387-98269-8. LCCN 98-16911. SPIN 10693423. Backus, John W. (2006-09-05). Booch, Grady (ed.). "Oral History of John Backus" (PDF). Reference number: X3715.2007
Speedcoding
Mountain in Alberta, Canada
Mount Backus is a summit in Alberta, Canada. Mount Backus, named after pioneer settler, Peter Bakos. "Mount Backus". cdnrockiesdatabases.ca. Retrieved
Mount_Backus
Concise notation for large or small numbers
ISBN 978-0-8412-3999-9. OCLC 62872860. However, E notation was not included in the preliminary specification of Fortran, as of 1954. Backus, John Warner, ed. (1954-11-10)
Scientific_notation
2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026. Salvanto, Anthony; De Pinto, Jennifer; Backus, Fred (April 27, 2026). "CBS News poll on California governor's race: What
2026 California gubernatorial election
2026_California_gubernatorial_election
American politician
Henry Backus (June 9, 1856 – June 24, 1929) was an American businessman and politician. Backus was born in Chaplin, Connecticut where he lived on a farm
Charles_H._Backus
Paradox in economics
receive a transfer to take advantage of cheap consumption. This anomaly was first documented by David K. Backus and Gregor W. Smith in 1993. Backus, David
Backus–Smith_puzzle
Broadcast journalist, actor and announcer
of the artists, their mentor, late renowned Florida landscape painter A.E. Backus, and more than 100 original Highwaymen paintings. The film was produced
John_Hambrick
American softball player and coach
sport. Backus has been inducted into both the National Softball Hall of Fame and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Backus attended
Sharron_Backus
American politician and attorney (born 1975)
Shea Backus (born 1975) is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Nevada Assembly from the 37th district. Backus was born in 1975
Shea_Backus
Historic house in Florida, United States
$4,800.00 In a game of football, the McDonald children damaged the stained glass doors. Famed Florida artist Albert Ernest A. E. Backus, also known as
Jules_Frere_House
Programming language
paradigm Backus had hoped. In his Turing award paper, Backus described how the FP style is different: An FP system is based on the use of a fixed set
FP_(programming_language)
American geophysicist (1932–2018)
Morlan Backus III (May 3, 1932 – May 25, 2018) was an American geophysicist. Backus was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Milo Morlan Backus II and
Milo_Backus
American painter (1932–2023)
early 1940s. In 1947, Hutchinson began visiting A.E. Backus, Hutchinson's brother-in-law A. E. "Beanie" Backus, who was married to Hutchinson's sister Patsy
James_F._Hutchinson
Defunct gristmill near Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada
The Backus Heritage Conservation Area is located in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. The area contains the Backhouse Mill (known in French as Moulin-à-Farine
Backus Mill Heritage and Conservation Centre
Backus_Mill_Heritage_and_Conservation_Centre
American businessman (1861–1934)
and died of a heart attack in New York in 1934. Edward W. Backus is the namesake of the city of Backus, Minnesota. "Biography – BACKUS, EDWARD WELLINGTON
Edward_Wellington_Backus
IEEE William Cherry Award". Business Wire. Retrieved 7 March 2023. Warren, E. L. (2020). "The value of diversity in the renewable energy industry and research
Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
Photovoltaic_Specialists_Conference
Danish computer science pioneer
2016) was a Danish computer science pioneer and 2005 Turing Award winner. He is best remembered as a contributor, with John Backus, to the Backus–Naur form
Peter_Naur
British sailor (1922–1999)
original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2011. Ronald Backus at World Sailing (archived, alternate link) Ronald Backus at Olympics.com v t e v t e
Ronald_Backus
Fetterman Maritime Museum and Research Center, Pensacola, website Mark X. and E. Louise Benson Museum, Gulf Breeze, website Pulse Memorial and Museum, Orlando
List_of_museums_in_Florida
American geophysicist (1931–2014)
2014) was an American geophysicist, best known for his work with George E. Backus on inverting geophysical data, and also for his role in establishing an
James_Freeman_Gilbert
American Unitarian Minister and Humanist
Burdette Backus (1888–1955) was an American Unitarian minister and humanist. This man goes by the name Burdette Backus, or E. Burdette Backus. The following
Edward_Burdette_Backus
American politician (1844–1930)
which is in the public domain. "Backus to be immigration commissioner". San Francisco Call. June 29, 1911. "Backus is reappointed". San Francisco Call
Samuel_W._Backus
School district in Minnesota, United States
Pine River-Backus School District is a school district in north central Minnesota along Minnesota State Highway 371. Pine River-Backus Schools serves
Pine River-Backus School District
Pine_River-Backus_School_District
United States military unit
Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I), by Robert E. Backus (NSWC PCD), dated 11 September 2012, last accessed 28 February 2021 Joint
Joint Communications Support Element
Joint_Communications_Support_Element
List of terms created from a person's name
Johann Sebastian Bach, German composer – BACH motif John Backus, American computer scientist – Backus–Naur form Karl Baedeker, German business man – Baedeker
List_of_eponyms_(A–K)
American painter
years with her mentor and friend A.E. Backus of Fort Pierce. She was a 2012 inductee into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. A teacher and volunteer, she is
Jacqueline_Brice
Award
January 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2015. Sampson, R. A. (1987) [1923]. "The Decade 1840-1850". In Dreyer, J.L.E.; Turner, H.H. (eds.). History of the Royal Astronomical
Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society
Gold_Medal_of_the_Royal_Astronomical_Society
American politician
In 2004 Backus ran for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. Backus lives in Winooski, Vermont, with her husband Steve Blodgett (a former
Jan_Backus
Historic house museum in Ontario, Canada
Society, a local independent organization that is dedicated to restoration and preservation of Backus-Page House and surrounding estate. The Backus-Page House
Backus-Page_House_Museum
American singer and actress (born 1944)
2018. "Diana Ross performing limited engagement at Wynn Las Vegas". KTNV-TV. E. W. Scripps Company. June 5, 2017. Archived from the original on August 12
Diana_Ross
Franciscan friary in England – dissolved 1538
Leicester: Edgar Backus. p. 181 – via Wikisource. Billson, C. J. (1920). Mediaeval Leicester . Leicester: Edgar Backus. p. 186 – via Wikisource. e.g. Williamson
Greyfriars,_Leicester
2016 American TV series or program
is a 2016 American psychological thriller film written and directed by John Stewart Muller and starring Mira Sorvino, Cary Elwes, Christopher Backus, and
Indiscretion_(2016_film)
Historic house in Kansas, United States
Edgar Backus Schermerhorn House is a historic house located at 803 E. 5th St. in Galena, Kansas. The house was built circa 1895 for Edgar Backus Schermerhorn
Edgar Backus Schermerhorn House
Edgar_Backus_Schermerhorn_House
General-purpose programming language
"Fortran" with initial caps. In late 1953, John W. Backus submitted a proposal to his superiors at IBM to develop a more practical alternative to assembly language
Fortran
First novel about Jack McEvoy by Michael Connelly
father, a cop, had been suspected of molesting her and committed suicide when she was a teenager. Jack informs Backus of his suspicions, only for Backus to
The_Poet_(novel)
American politician
"Bob Backus: Elected Officials". CitizensCount. Retrieved 26 October 2023. "Representative Bob Backus (D)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 26 October 2023. v t e
Bob_Backus_(politician)
This is a list of episodes for the television program The Danny Thomas Show, which was titled Make Room for Daddy for the first three seasons. All episodes
List of The Danny Thomas Show episodes
List_of_The_Danny_Thomas_Show_episodes
Island in the Ohio River in West Virginia, United States
last home, dying in 1767. European Americans knew it as Backus Island, named for Elijah Backus, who purchased it in 1792 in the wave of westward settlement
Blennerhassett_Island
Category 4 Atlantic hurricane in 2024
challenging recovery ahead for Boone after Helene's devastation". WCNC-TV. Backus, Will (September 27, 2024). "Appalachian State vs. Liberty canceled: Effects
Hurricane_Helene
remains the last time that a Republican got more than 60% of the vote in California. This was the last time until 1952 that a Republican presidential nominee
1928 United States presidential election in California
1928_United_States_presidential_election_in_California
Computer compiler construction process
includes type checking, or makes sure a variable is declared before use which is impossible to describe in the extended Backus–Naur form and thus not easily detected
Semantic_analysis_(compilers)
U.S. presidential administration since 2025
Inc. Retrieved February 23, 2025. Salvanto, Anthony; De Pinto, Jennifer; Backus, Fred; Khanna, Kabir (February 9, 2025). "CBS News poll — Trump has positive
Second presidency of Donald Trump
Second_presidency_of_Donald_Trump
Multinational beverage and brewing company
Molson Coors Beverage Company is a Canadian-American multinational drink and brewing company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and Toronto, Ontario.
Molson_Coors
Economics puzzle
In economics, the Backus–Kehoe–Kydland consumption correlation puzzle, also known as the BKK puzzle, is the observation that consumption is much less correlated
Backus–Kehoe–Kydland_puzzle
Typographic symbol
operator. In Backus–Naur form, an expression consists of sequences of symbols and/or sequences separated by '|', indicating a choice, the whole being a possible
Vertical_bar
Unincorporated community in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina on U.S. Route 64, and North Carolina Highway 281. The E. M. Backus Lodge, known as Canaan Land, was listed on the National Register of Historic
Lake_Toxaway,_North_Carolina
American politician (1809–1877)
Titus Backus (April 4, 1809 – July 13, 1877) was an American politician from the U. S. state of Michigan and judge from the Arizona Territory. Backus was
Henry_T._Backus
American naval officer and painter (1910–1989)
The only son of Charles Kellogg Backus and Eva Backus, née Standish (a descendant of Myles Standish), Standish Backus Sr. (1875–1943) was born in Detroit
Standish_Backus
House elections for the 77th U.S. Congress
cycles of electing its delegate in September, Alaska Territory returned to a November election. 1940 United States elections 1940 United States Senate
1940 United States House of Representatives elections
1940_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections
American football season
Retires After 10 Seasons in NFL". Fox21Online. Retrieved February 4, 2026. Backus, Will (February 10, 2026). "Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein announces
2026_NFL_season
City in Minnesota, United States
Statistical Area. A post office called Backus has been in operation since 1896. The city was named for Edward Wellington Backus, a businessperson in the
Backus,_Minnesota
American television series (2024–present)
wife. Melinda McGraw played the character in original series. Christopher Backus as Abe Pruitt, leader of the Range. Daphne Bloomer as Beth, member of the
NCIS:_Origins
Private university in Nashville, Tennessee, US
Celtics". Forbes. Retrieved February 2, 2021. Backus, Will. "Former Vanderbilt pitcher Sonny Gray off to a blistering pace in second season with Cincinnati
Vanderbilt_University
2024 killing of American CEO in New York City
original on December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024. Yankowski, Peter; Backus, Lisa; Leavenworth, Jesse (December 6, 2024). "Gun sold in Connecticut not
Killing_of_Brian_Thompson
United States historic place
The Backus-Marblemount Ranger Station House No. 1009 is in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, in the U.S. state of Washington. Constructed by the
Backus-Marblemount Ranger Station House No. 1009
Backus-Marblemount_Ranger_Station_House_No._1009
Control Over Congress". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 25, 2026. Backus, Fred; Salvanto, Anthony; De Pinto, Jennifer (May 19, 2026). "Redistricting
2026_United_States_elections
Family of programming languages
publication of algorithms and had a profound effect on future language development. John Backus developed the Backus normal form method of describing programming
ALGOL
Single-reed woodwind instrument
University of New South Wales. Retrieved 24 October 2022. Harris 1995b. Backus, J (1961). "Vibrations of the reed and the air column in the clarinet".
Clarinet
Attempted assassin of Theodore Roosevelt (1876–1943)
Backus in Milwaukee Municipal Court he quickly pleaded guilty to shooting Roosevelt. Judge Backus did not accept the guilty plea, and appointed a panel
John_Schrank
Cantello, Phil Coleman, Dave Edstrom, Phil Mulkey, Tom Murphy, Ray Norton, Bob Backus, Ann Marie Flynn, Albert Hall and Max Truex; Puerto Rico's Rolando Cruz;
List of events at Soldier Field
List_of_events_at_Soldier_Field
American crime drama television series (1976–1981)
Jack Albertson Richard Anderson René Auberjonois (twice) Nina Axelrod Jim Backus G. W. Bailey Richard Bakalyan (3 times) Olivia Barash Gene Barry (twice)
Charlie's_Angels
1955 American film directed by Nicholas Ray
Without a Cause is a 1955 American coming-of-age melodrama film, directed by Nicholas Ray. The film stars James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus, Ann
Rebel_Without_a_Cause
United States historic place
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Backus-Marblemount Ranger Station House No. 1010. The Backus-Marblemount Ranger Station House No. 1010 is in Mount
Backus-Marblemount Ranger Station House No. 1010
Backus-Marblemount_Ranger_Station_House_No._1010
Mathematical symbol of equality
(used to define a symbol) ≞ (U+225E ≞ MEASURED BY) ≟ (U+225F ≟ QUESTIONED EQUAL TO) ⩴ (U+2A74 ⩴ DOUBLE COLON EQUAL) (see also Backus–Naur form for ::=)
Equals_sign
1958 film by William Castle
Macabre is a 1958 American horror film directed by William Castle, written by Robb White, and starring William Prince and Jim Backus. The film falls into
Macabre_(1958_film)
Canadian politician (1920–2020)
Lavern and Verna Henrietta Backus, he was born in Eckville, Alberta in 1920. He died in June 2020 at the age of 99. Backus ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature
Winston_Backus
This is a list of American films released in 2025. Following the box office section, this list is organized chronologically, providing information on
List of American films of 2025
List_of_American_films_of_2025
American scientist (1927–2011)
Newell, and Herbert A. Simon. McCarthy, Minsky, Nathaniel Rochester and Claude E. Shannon coined the term "artificial intelligence" in a proposal that they
John McCarthy (computer scientist)
John_McCarthy_(computer_scientist)
American college football season
win over No. 1 Texas". Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved September 9, 2025. Backus, Will (September 2, 2025). "AP Top 25 poll: Ohio State back at No. 1 after
2025 Ohio Bobcats football team
2025_Ohio_Bobcats_football_team
2018 film by Melora Walters
Christopher Backus and Steven Swadling. The film centers on Bob (LeGros), a famous novelist known for his "airport novels" seeking to pen a more serious
Waterlily_Jaguar
1952 film by Frederick de Cordova
Nelson Rock Hudson as Charles E. "Charlie" Jones Barbara Lawrence as Barbara Schutzendorf Sheldon Leonard as Duke Jim Backus as Joe Randolph Paul Harvey
Here_Come_the_Nelsons
Tenth novel about Harry Bosch by Michael Connelly
and ex-FBI supervisor Robert Backus, aka The Poet, presumed dead, may have murdered McCaleb. Digging deeper, Bosch follows a lead to Las Vegas that brings
The_Narrows_(Connelly_novel)
misspelled as "August". The star for Ricardo Montalbán does not use the diacritic "á" Henry O'Neill's star is misspelled as "O'Neil". Dorothy Phillips' star is
List of stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
List_of_stars_on_the_Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame
A E-BACKUS
A E-BACKUS
Female
French
French name, derived from the French word aimée, AIMÉE means "much loved."
Male
French
French form of Latin Isaias, ISAÃE means "God is salvation."
Female
French
French form of Latin Medea, MÉDÉE means "cunning."
Female
Thai/Siamese
Thai name A-GUN means "grape."
Female
French
Feminine form of French Honoré, HONORÉE means "honor, valor."
Female
French
Feminine form of French Iréné, IRÉNÉE means "peaceful."
Female
French
French form of Latin Dorothea, DOROTHÉE means "gift of God."
Male
Thai/Siamese
Thai name A-WUT means "weapon."
Female
French
Pet form of French Estelle, ESTÉE means "star."
Female
French
Feminine form of French Dieudonné, DIEUDONNÉE means "God-given."
Female
French
Feminine form of French René, RENÉE means "reborn."
Female
French
Feminine form of French unisex Esmé, ESMÉE means "esteemed, loved."
Surname or Lastname
Americanized spelling of German Beiss(e), a variant of Beitz 2.English
Americanized spelling of German Beiss(e), a variant of Beitz 2.English : perhaps a variant of Biss. Compare Beese, Bise, Buys, Byce.Hungarian : nickname for someone with a limp or a peculiar gait, from bice ‘limp’.
Male
Slovene
Pet form of Slovene Jožef, JOŽE means "(God) shall add (another son)."Â
Female
Swedish
Short form of Swedish Linnéa, NÉA means "twinflower."
Female
Portuguese
Portuguese name GRAÇA means "graceful."
Female
French
Feminine form of French André, ANDRÉE means "man; warrior."
Female
French
French feminine form of Latin Josephus, JOSÉE means "(God) shall add (another son)."Â
Female
French
Feminine form of French Désiré, DÉSIRÉE means "desired."Â
Male
French
French form of Latin Timotheus, TIMOTHÉE means "to honor God."
A E-BACKUS
A E-BACKUS
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Bestower of Wealth
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
One who has Lotus in his Stomach (Vishnu); Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Indian
Apne Dam par
Boy/Male
Italian American
He shall add.
Boy/Male
Indian
Servant of God
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Lord of the Gods
Boy/Male
Biblical
Destroyed, dedicated to God.
Boy/Male
Assamese, Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Sanskrit, Telugu
With Glorious Chariot; Lord of Shiv
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Vision; Sight; Viewing
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin
Youthful; Similar to Julian and Julio
A E-BACKUS
A E-BACKUS
A E-BACKUS
A E-BACKUS
A E-BACKUS
superl.
Possessing a characteristic quality in a supreme or superior degree; as, high (i. e., intense) heat; high (i. e., full or quite) noon; high (i. e., rich or spicy) seasoning; high (i. e., complete) pleasure; high (i. e., deep or vivid) color; high (i. e., extensive, thorough) scholarship, etc.
a.
Old; as, Auld Reekie (old smoky), i. e., Edinburgh.
a.
Bold; brave; stout; daring; resolu?e; intrepid.
e. i.
To cut with a grating sound; to cut; to penetrate or pierce harshly; as, the griding sword.
a.
Covered with a mant/e; cloaked; disguised.
pl.
of Notopodium
prep.
In process of; in the act of; into; to; -- used with verbal substantives in -ing which begin with a consonant. This is a shortened form of the preposition an (which was used before the vowel sound); as in a hunting, a building, a begging.
v. t.
To liken; to compa/e.
superl.
Not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe; weak; gentle; -- applied in a great variety of circumstances; as, a slight (i. e., feeble) effort; a slight (i. e., perishable) structure; a slight (i. e., not deep) impression; a slight (i. e., not convincing) argument; a slight (i. e., not thorough) examination; slight (i. e., not severe) pain, and the like.
e
(imp.) of Wit
e. t.
To make cool.
n.
See Elevator, n. (e).
a.
Lower by a semitone; flat; as, E molle, that is, E flat.