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Irish politician and lighthouse builder
Sir Robert Reading, first and last Baronet Reading, (c. 1640 – c. March 1689) built several privately owned lighthouses in Ireland under letters patent
Robert_Reading
Taking in the meaning of letters or symbols
Reading is the process of taking in the sense or meaning of symbols, often specifically those of a written language, by means of sight or touch. For educators
Reading
Robert of Reading or Robert de Reddinge was an English preaching friar, of the Dominican order; converted to Judaism about 1275. He appears to have studied
Robert_of_Reading
American sprinter
Robert Reading (born June 9, 1967) is an American former athlete who competed in sprinting events. Reading attended Saint Mary's College High School in
Robert_Reading_(athlete)
Town and borough in Berkshire, England
Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing) is a borough in Berkshire, England, and the county town of Berkshire. It is Berkshire's largest town, with a total population
Reading,_Berkshire
American politician (1826–1886)
John Roberts Reading (November 1, 1826 – February 14, 1886) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Born
John_Roberts_Reading
This is a list of Reading Rainbow episodes, hosted by longtime executive producer LeVar Burton. The show premiered on PBS on July 11, 1983. The final
List of Reading Rainbow episodes
List_of_Reading_Rainbow_episodes
Topics referred to by the same term
governor) John Reading (New Jersey governor) (1686–1767), Acting Colonial Governor of New Jersey, 1747–48, 1757–58 John Roberts Reading (1826–1886), U
John_Reading
Techniques claiming to improve the ability to read quickly
Speed reading is any of many techniques claiming to improve one's ability to read quickly. Speed-reading methods include chunking and minimizing subvocalization
Speed_reading
Ability to read and understand text
Reading comprehension is the ability to process written text, understand its meaning, and to integrate with what the reader already knows. Reading comprehension
Reading_comprehension
Association football club in England
Reading Football Club (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing) is a professional football club based in Reading, Berkshire, England. They compete in EFL League One, the third
Reading_F.C.
Surname list
American pioneer Richard Reading (1882–1952), Mayor of Detroit Richard Reading, CdeG(B) (1876–1929), English journalist Robert Reading (c. 1640–c. 1689), Irish
Reading_(surname)
American transport company
acquisition by Conrail in 1976. Commonly called the Reading Railroad and logotyped as Reading Lines, the Reading Company was a railroad holding company for most
Reading_Company
Study of reading and its acquisition
The science of reading (SoR) is the discipline that studies the objective investigation and accumulation of reliable evidence about how humans learn to
Science_of_reading
University in Berkshire, England
University of Reading is a public research university in Reading, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1892 as the University Extension College, Reading, an extension
University_of_Reading
Historical place in Shasta County, United States
"CHL # 379 Fort Reading Shasta". www.californiahistoricallandmarks.com. "Fort Reading, Shasta County" – via www.youtube.com. Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia
Fort_Reading
Headland near Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland
1223. An early lighthouse was established here in the 17th century by Robert Reading. The area is the nearest point of land to where the RMS Lusitania was
Old_Head_of_Kinsale
American actor, director, and television host (born 1957)
as "Reading Rainbow for adults". Since October 2024, Burton has hosted the Trivial Pursuit game show on The CW. Burton was born as Levardis Robert Burton
LeVar_Burton
Performing music at first sight
In music, sight-reading, also called a prima vista (Italian meaning, "at first sight"), is the practice of reading and performing of a piece in a music
Sight-reading
Approach to textual analysis
A resistant reading, a concept partly formulated by Judith Fetterley, is a reading of a text which moves beyond the dominant cultural beliefs to challenge
Resistant_reading
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
The Roberts House is a historic house at 59 Prospect Street in Reading, Massachusetts. The two-story house is basically Colonial Revival in character,
Roberts House (Reading, Massachusetts)
Roberts_House_(Reading,_Massachusetts)
Unsuccessful proposal to merge football teams
merge the Oxford United and Reading football clubs. Shortly before the end of the 1982–83 Football League season, Robert Maxwell, the then-owner and chairman
Thames_Valley_Royals_proposal
American politician (born 1954)
Robert Francis Kennedy Jr. (born January 17, 1954), also known by his initials RFK Jr., is an American politician, environmental lawyer, author, conspiracy
Robert_F._Kennedy_Jr.
American children's television series
Reading Rainbow is an American educational children's television series designed to encourage a love of books and reading. The original series aired on
Reading_Rainbow
Pair of annual music festivals in England
The Reading and Leeds Festivals are a pair of annual music festivals that take place in Reading and Leeds in England. The events take place simultaneously
Reading_and_Leeds_Festivals
American actor (1954–2026)
Robert Reed Carradine (/ˈkærədiːn/ KARR-ə-deen; March 24, 1954 – February 23, 2026) was an American actor. He made his first appearances in television
Robert_Carradine
Ruined Cluniac abbey in Reading, Berkshire, England
Reading Abbey is a large, ruined abbey in the centre of the town of Reading, in the English county of Berkshire. It was founded by Henry I in 1121 "for
Reading_Abbey
American actress (born 1967)
Julia Fiona Roberts (born October 28, 1967) is an American actress. Known for her leading roles across several genres, she has received various accolades
Julia_Roberts
English musician (1949–2003)
Robert Allen Palmer (19 January 1949 – 26 September 2003) was an English singer and songwriter. He was known for his powerful and soulful voice, sartorial
Robert_Palmer
Term for buying books but not reading them
"reading books").[citation needed] The American author and bibliophile A. Edward Newton commented on a similar state in 1921. The Canadian poet Robert
Tsundoku
1965 book by Louis Althusser
According to Robert J. C. Young, this method involves a "double reading". The first reading is a literal one, but the second reading seeks to identify
Reading_Capital
(1641–1712) Martin Lister (1639–1712) Sir Philip Matthews (1642–1685) Sir Robert Reading (1640–1689) Sir John Williams (1642–1680) "Fellows of the Royal Society"
List of fellows of the Royal Society elected in 1671
List_of_fellows_of_the_Royal_Society_elected_in_1671
King Charles II of England and Ireland grants letters patent to Sir Robert Reading to erect six lighthouses on the coast of Ireland, at Hook Head, Old
1665_in_Ireland
Jamaican reggae musician (1945–1981)
Robert Nesta Marley OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) was a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Considered one of the pioneers of the genre
Bob_Marley
Public oral recitation of poetry
poetry readings only became popular in the last half of the twentieth century, at least in the United States, with stars like Dylan Thomas and Robert Frost
Poetry_reading
American politician and lawyer (1925–1968)
Robert Francis Kennedy (November 20, 1925 – June 6, 1968), also known by his initials RFK, was an American politician and lawyer. A member of the Democratic
Robert_F._Kennedy
Set of techniques used by mentalists, psychics, fortune-tellers, and mediums
Cold reading is a set of techniques used by mentalists, psychics, fortune-tellers, and mediums. Without prior knowledge, a practiced cold-reader can quickly
Cold_reading
King of Scotland from 1306 to 1329
Robert I (11 July 1274 – 7 June 1329), popularly known as Robert the Bruce (Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart am Brusach), was King of Scots from 1306 until his
Robert_the_Bruce
Chief Justice of the United States since 2005
Senate hearings, Roberts said: Starting with McCulloch v. Maryland, Chief Justice John Marshall gave a very broad and expansive reading to the powers of
John_Roberts
Scottish earl and Irish viscount (died 1734)
created. Captain Hamilton married the heiress Elizabeth Reading, daughter of Sir Robert Reading, 1st Baronet, of Dublin, and Jane Hannay, widow of Charles
James Hamilton, 6th Earl of Abercorn
James_Hamilton,_6th_Earl_of_Abercorn
Tallest person in recorded history (1918–1940)
Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940), also known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois, was an American man known for being
Robert_Wadlow
Technique used when giving a psychic reading in stage magic performances
Hot reading is a technique used when giving a psychic reading in stage magic performances, or in other contexts. In hot reading, the reader uses information
Hot_reading
American actor and director (1936–2025)
Charles Robert Redford Jr. (August 18, 1936 – September 16, 2025) was an American actor, director, and producer, celebrated for his magnetic presence as
Robert_Redford
Municipal building in Reading, Berkshire, England
Reading Civic Centre was a civic centre in the town of Reading, itself in the English county of Berkshire. The centre dated from the mid-1970s. Prior to
Reading_Civic_Centre
Village and suburb in Berkshire, England
Caversham is a village and a suburb of Reading in Berkshire, England, located directly north of Reading town centre across the River Thames. Caversham
Caversham,_Reading
Topics referred to by the same term
Robert Redding, Reading, or Reddinge may refer to: Rob Redding (born 1976), American journalist and commentator Jheri Redding (born Robert William Redding;
Robert_Redding
American actress, singer and producer (born 1991)
Emma Rose Roberts (born February 10, 1991) is an American actress, singer, and producer. Known for her performances spanning multiple genres of film and
Emma_Roberts
Employee of the United States House of Representatives
Paul Hays was appointed by the then-Minority Leader Robert H. Michel, for the Republican party. Reading clerks work for the Office of Legislative Operations
Reading Clerk of the United States House of Representatives
Reading_Clerk_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives
Careful, sustained interpretation of a brief passage of a text
In literary criticism, close reading is the careful, sustained interpretation of a brief passage of a text. It emphasizes the particular over the general
Close_reading
English actor and producer (born 1986)
Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson (born 13 May 1986) is an English actor and film producer. He is known for starring in both major studio productions and
Robert_Pattinson
Confederate States Army general (1807–1870)
Brown. Reading the Man: A Portrait of Robert E. Lee through his private letters Archived April 28, 2019, at the Wayback Machine (2008), p. 151. "Robert E.
Robert_E._Lee
1897 poem by Oscar Wilde
Ballad of Reading Gaol" is a poem by Oscar Wilde, written in exile in Berneval-le-Grand and Naples, after his release from HM Prison Reading (Reading Gaol
The_Ballad_of_Reading_Gaol
Reading 1985–86 football season
football season, Reading F.C. competed in the Football League Third Division where they finished in 1st position with 94 points. Reading set a new league
1985–86_Reading_F.C._season
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Reading (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ RED-ing) is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, 16 miles (26 km) north of central Boston. The population was 25
Reading,_Massachusetts
American actor (born 1965)
Robert Downey Jr". The New York Times. May 17, 2007. Retrieved October 5, 2025. Sawaya, George (March 9, 2007). "Zodiac's Less Exciting Than Reading Your
Robert_Downey_Jr.
Irish and Scottish peer (1686–1744)
Plantation of Ulster. James's mother was the only surviving child of Sir Robert Reading, 1st Baronet, of Dublin. His parents were Protestants. They had married
James Hamilton, 7th Earl of Abercorn
James_Hamilton,_7th_Earl_of_Abercorn
English businessman (born 1941)
£25 million largely contributed by him. He rescued Reading from receivership. He said "When Robert Maxwell was alive I offered him five pounds a share
John_Madejski
Service that reads printed material aloud for the blind and vision-impaired
first radio reading service in the United States was the Minnesota Radio Talking Book Network, started in 1969 by C. Stanley Potter and Robert Watson. After
Radio_reading_service
Act of reading text while in a bathroom
Bathroom reading is the act of reading text while in a bathroom, usually while sitting on the toilet and defecating. The practice has been common throughout
Bathroom_reading
Multi-purpose arts venue and theatre in Berkshire, United Kingdom
the name "Reading Arts and Venues" along with South Street Arts Centre and Reading's concert hall. The theatre was built in 1977 by Robert Matthew Johnson
The_Hexagon
Painting by Francisco de Goya
Men Reading or The Reading (Spanish: La Lectura) or Politicians are names given to a fresco painting likely completed between 1820 and 1823 by the Spanish
Men_Reading
American educator and nonprofite executive; wife of Robert McNamara (1915–1981)
children's literacy organization Reading is Fundamental and the wife of the United States Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. McNamara was born on August
Margaret_McNamara
Grade II listed state grammar school in the United Kingdom
Reading School is a state grammar school for boys with academy status in the English town of Reading, the county of Berkshire. It traces its history back
Reading_School
Australian conservationist (born 2003)
2007. Chatfield, Katherine (26 January 2013). "It's reading, writing and reptiles for Bindi and Robert Irwin". PerthNow. News Corp Australia. Archived from
Robert Irwin (conservationist)
Robert_Irwin_(conservationist)
Foretelling the future through the study of the palm
practice of fortune-telling through the study of the palm. Also known as palm reading, chiromancy, chirology or cheirology, the practice is found all over the
Palmistry
Letter written for a didactic purpose
or three readings from the Apostol during a single Liturgy. The Epistle is read between the Prokeimenon and the Alleluia. The Epistle reading is always
Epistle
Scientific theory of Reading Comprehension
simple view of reading is that reading is the product of decoding and language comprehension. In this context, “reading” refers to “reading comprehension”
Simple_view_of_reading
American actor and filmmaker (1931–2026)
Robert Selden Duvall (/duːˈvɔːl/; January 5, 1931 – February 15, 2026) was an American actor, filmmaker, and producer, best known for his roles in films
Robert_Duvall
1968 shooting in Los Angeles, California
On June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy was shot by 24-year-old Sirhan Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Medical teams attempted to
Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
Assassination_of_Robert_F._Kennedy
English footballer (born 1997)
2020, Roberts joined Middlesbrough on loan until the end of the 2019–20 season. He scored his first goal for Middlesbrough in a 2–1 win over Reading on 14
Patrick_Roberts
British municipal bus operator
Reading Transport Limited, trading as Reading Buses, is an English municipal bus operator owned by Reading Borough Council, serving the towns of Reading
Reading_Buses
English politician and political author
political author. He was elected Conservative Member of Parliament for the Reading East parliamentary constituency in the 2005 general election, being re-elected
Rob_Wilson
Scottish novelist and poet (1850–1894)
child who liked reading Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. Neither have I, I said. And he'd never met a child who liked reading Stevenson's Kidnapped
Robert_Louis_Stevenson
Moral interpretation of the Bible
Tropological reading or "moral sense" is a Christian tradition, theory, and practice of interpreting the figurative meaning of the Bible. It is part of
Tropological_reading
British courtier
Hamilton, 6th Earl of Abercorn (d. 1734) and Elizabeth Reading, daughter of Sir Robert Reading, 1st Baronet. On 29 September 1719 she married Lord Archibald
Jane,_Lady_Archibald_Hamilton
American filmmaker (born 1968)
Robert Anthony Rodriguez (/rɒˈdriːɡɛz/ ro-DREE-ghez; born June 20, 1968) is an American filmmaker, composer, actor, chef and visual effects supervisor
Robert_Rodriguez
American author (born 1959)
Robert Greene (born May 14, 1959) is an American author of books on strategy, power, and seduction. He has written seven international bestsellers, including
Robert Greene (American author)
Robert_Greene_(American_author)
British media proprietor (1923–1991)
Ian Robert Maxwell (10 June 1923 – 5 November 1991) was a Czechoslovak-born British-French media proprietor and politician. Of Jewish descent, he escaped
Robert_Maxwell
2010 American film
then continue seeing each other. After noticing a tattoo on Tyler's chest reading "Michael", he reveals to her that his brother Michael committed suicide
Remember_Me_(2010_film)
Railway depot in England
Reading TMD is a railway motive power depot situated in Reading, England, and operated by Great Western Railway. The depot code is RG. The depot was situated
Reading_TMD
English footballer (born 2003)
Bethan Roberts (born 14 May 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender, most recently for FA WSL club Reading. Roberts joined Reading's academy
Bethan_Roberts
American politician (1883–1951)
Bushong was born in Reading, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Jacob and Lillie (Roberts) Bushong and the grandson of Anthony Ellmaker Roberts. He attended Phillips
Robert_G._Bushong
16th-century English politician
likely to be the son of Robert Aldworth, a tanner of Wantage, then also in Berkshire. Thomas had houses and property in Reading, a house in Wantage that
Thomas_Aldworth
155th season in existence of Reading FC
The 2025–26 season is Reading's 155th and their third consecutive season in EFL League One. They are only competing in the domestic league now following
2025–26_Reading_F.C._season
American murderer (1943–2022)
Robert Alan Durst (April 12, 1943 – January 10, 2022) was an American convicted murderer, suspected serial killer and real estate heir. The eldest son
Robert_Durst
American singer-songwriter (born 1941)
Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan; born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Described as one of the greatest songwriters
Bob_Dylan
Leader of Zimbabwe from 1980 to 2017
Robert Gabriel Mugabe (/mʊˈɡɑːbi/ muu-GAH-bee, Shona: [muɡaɓe]; 21 February 1924 – 6 September 2019) was a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who
Robert_Mugabe
1991 novel by Robert Jordan
15, 1991. The unabridged audio book is read by Michael Kramer and Kate Reading. The Dragon Reborn consists of a prologue and 56 chapters. Rand al'Thor
The_Dragon_Reborn
Convicted British conman
Internet Archive. Perrin, Isabella (3 February 2022). "Robert Hendy Freegard Puppet Master". The Reading Chronicle. "L'homme en fuite après avoir blessé deux
Robert_Hendy-Freegard
US Supreme Court justice from 1941 to 1954 (1892–1954)
via the older tradition of an internship under an established lawyer ("reading law") after studying at Albany Law School for a year. Jackson is recognized
Robert_H._Jackson
American human rights advocate (1928–2024)
was an American human rights advocate. She was the widow of U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, a sister-in-law of U.S. president John F. Kennedy, and a daughter
Ethel_Kennedy
2009 live album by Nirvana
at Reading is a live CD/DVD by American rock band Nirvana, released on November 2, 2009. It features the band's headlining performance at the Reading Festival
Live_at_Reading
American blues musician and songwriter (1911–1938)
Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues musician and songwriter. His singing, guitar playing and songwriting on his
Robert_Johnson
British professor emeritus of linguistics and literature
and practice. New York: Teachers College Press. Tierney, Robert J. (1 June 2022). "Reading the literacy world: Navigating one's way across the waves
Robert_J._Tierney
the society. William Stewart, 1st Viscount Mountjoy. Robert Reading, first and last Baronet Reading. George Berkeley, Anglo-Irish philosopher. Cyril Wyche
Dublin_Philosophical_Society
Clerk of the House of Commons
the House of Lords on 9 October 2018, when it received a formal first reading. The BBC suggested that the issues addressed by the Bill were likely to
Robert_Rogers,_Baron_Lisvane
Pre-1801 Irish constituency
1661-1666 Richard Boughton (expelled for absence and replaced by Sir Robert Reading) and Dr Ralph King Parliamentary Papers, Volume 62, Part 2. p. 628.
Ratoath (Parliament of Ireland constituency)
Ratoath_(Parliament_of_Ireland_constituency)
Public policy analyst and university administrator (born 1959)
of those who voted. Bell left the University of Reading in September 2018 and was succeeded by Robert Van de Noort as acting vice-chancellor. Bell had
David Bell (university administrator)
David_Bell_(university_administrator)
In February 1793 Robert married Lydia Miller Phillips at St Sepulchre church in London; their eldest son Robert was born in Reading in December the same
Havell_family
American comedian, writer, and actor (born 1960)
Robert Smigel (born February 7, 1960) is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, producer, and puppeteer, known for his Saturday Night Live "TV
Robert_Smigel
ROBERT READING
ROBERT READING
Boy/Male
German American Shakespearean Teutonic English French Scottish
Famed, bright; shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers:...
Female
Italian
 Feminine form of Latin Robertus, ROBERTA means "bright fame." In use by the Italians, Portuguese and Spanish. Compare with another form of Roberta.
Male
French
 Norman French form of Latin Robertus, ROBERT means "bright fame." Compare with another form of Robert.
Male
English
 English form of Anglo-Saxon Hreodbeorht, ROBERT means "bright fame." Compare with another form of Robert.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Robart.
Male
Czechoslovakian
, bright fame.
Female
French
Feminine form of Norman French Robert, ROBERTE means "bright fame."
Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : variant of Robert.
Male
French
 French name derived from Latin Albertus, ALBERT means "bright nobility." Compare with other forms of Albert.
Boy/Male
Australian, Czech, Danish, German, Swedish
Famous Brilliance from Robert; Bright Famous One
Male
English
English variant spelling of French Albert, ELBERT means "bright nobility."
Male
Welsh
Welsh form of German Hrodebert, RHOBERT means "bright fame."Â
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, Swiss, Teutonic
Bright with Fame; Wide Fame; Spanish Form of Robert Shining Fame
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Roberts.
Male
English
 Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Æthelbert, ALBERT means "bright nobility." Compare with other forms of Albert.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from the personal name Robert. This surname is very frequent in Wales and west central England. It is also occasionally borne by Jews, presumably as an Americanized form of a like-sounding Jewish surname.
Male
Italian
Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Latin Robertus, ROBERTO means "bright fame."
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indian, Irish, Italian, Jamaican, Netherlands, Polish, Scottish, Swedish, Swiss, Teutonic
Bright with Fame; Famed; Bright; Shining; An All-time Favorite Boys Name Since the Middle Ages; A; 14th-century King Robert the Bruce; Robert Burns the Poet
Surname or Lastname
English, French, German, Dutch, Hungarian (Róbert), etc
English, French, German, Dutch, Hungarian (Róbert), etc : from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements hrÅd
‘renown’ + berht ‘bright’, ‘famous’. This is found occasionally
in England before the Conquest, but in the main it was introduced into
England by the Normans and quickly became popular among all classes of
society. The surname is also occasionally borne by Jews, as an
Americanized form of one or more like-sounding Jewish surnames.A Robert from La Rochelle, France is documented in Trois-Rivières,
Quebec, in 1666, with the secondary surname
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Roberts.
ROBERT READING
ROBERT READING
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Water of Life; Elixir
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Victorious of the Pure
Girl/Female
Hindu
Male
Russian
(pronounced vuh-DEEM) A rare Russian name which some etymologists believe must have its root in Slavic vadit or vedet, VADIM means "to know," because pagan magicians were called veduny, "the knowing ones."Â
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Virtuous and Brave
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Crick in Northamptonshire, recorded in Domesday Book as Crec, from Celtic creig ‘rock’, ‘cliff’.Possibly an Americanized spelling of any of the names mentioned at Creek 3.
Girl/Female
English
Blend of Lily: the flower; innocence; purity; beauty; and Elizabeth: My God is bountiful;God of...
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
The Milky Way
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Happiness
Male
Spanish
Pet form of Spanish Jesús, CHUY means "God is salvation."
ROBERT READING
ROBERT READING
ROBERT READING
ROBERT READING
ROBERT READING
v. t.
To make sober.
v. t.
Sheltered; not open or exposed; retired; protected; as, a covert nook.
n.
A boat propelled by three rowers with four oars, the middle rower pulling two.
a.
Having a disposition or temper habitually sober.
superl.
Temperate in the use of spirituous liquors; habitually temperate; as, a sober man.
v. t.
To change back. See Revert, v. i.
v. t.
Under cover, authority or protection; as, a feme covert, a married woman who is considered as being under the protection and control of her husband.
v. i.
One who practices robbery on the seas; a pirate.
n.
A rover or footpad; a prowling robber.
v. i.
To become sober; -- often with down.
a.
Requiring strength or vigor; as, robust employment.
n.
See Herb Robert, under Herb.
a.
Not covert; open; public; manifest; as, an overt act of treason.
a.
Evincing strength; indicating vigorous health; strong; sinewy; muscular; vigorous; sound; as, a robust body; robust youth; robust health.
v. t.
To invest with a robe or robes; to dress; to array; as, fields robed with green.
n.
One who ranges; a rover; sometimes, one who ranges for plunder; a roving robber.
superl.
Not intoxicated or excited by spirituous liquors; as, the sot may at times be sober.
superl.
Not proceeding from, or attended with, passion; calm; as, sober judgment; a man in his sober senses.
imp. & p. p.
of Robe