See Also: weigher(dictionary)

convulsive (iou) and weigher (iou)


convulsive (iou)



convulsive adjective. E17.
[from CONVULSE verb + -IVE. Cf. French convulsif.]
Of the Nature of or characterized by convulsion(s). E17.
T. Collins The convulsive sobs which the girl vainly tried to repress.
Affected with convulsion(s). L17.
Producing convulsion(s). L17.
Dryden Convulsive rage possess'd Her trembling limbs, and heav'd her lab'ring breast.
convulsively adverb L18.
convulsiveness noun L19.

weigher (iou)



weigher noun. ME.
[from WEIGH verb + -ER1.]
A person employed to weigh Commodities; an official appointed to test weights, supervise weighing, etc. ME.
fig.: B. Jowett Do you, like a skilful weigher, put into the balance the pleasures and pains.
A person who weighs anchor. L16.
Comb.: weigher-in an official who weighs in a boxer, an angler's catch, etc.