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- English Word Altaian Definition Alt. of Altaic
- English Word Altaic Definition Of or pertaining to the Altai, a mountain chain in Central Asia.
- English Word Altar Definition A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity.
- English Word Altar Definition In the Christian church, a construction of stone, wood, or other material for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; the communion table.
- English Word Altarage Definition The offerings made upon the altar, or to a church.
- English Word Altarage Definition The profit which accrues to the priest, by reason of the altar, from the small tithes.
- English Word Altarist Definition A chaplain.
- English Word Altarist Definition A vicar of a church.
- English Word Altarpiece Definition The painting or piece of sculpture above and behind the altar; reredos.
- English Word Altarwise Definition In the proper position of an altar, that is, at the east of a church with its ends towards the north and south.
- English Word Altazimuth Definition An instrument for taking azimuths and altitudes simultaneously.
- English Word Alter Definition To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.
- English Word Alter Definition To agitate; to affect mentally.
- English Word Alter Definition To geld.
- English Word Alter Definition To become, in some respects, different; to vary; to change; as, the weather alters almost daily; rocks or minerals alter by exposure.
- English Word Alterability Definition The quality of being alterable; alterableness.
- English Word Alterable Definition Capable of being altered.
- English Word Alterableness Definition The quality of being alterable; variableness; alterability.
- English Word Alterably Definition In an alterable manner.
- English Word Alterant Definition Altering; gradually changing.