As·troÏnom¶icÏal (?), a. [L. astronomicus, Gr. ?: cf. F. astronomique.] Of or pertaining to astronomy; in accordance with the methods or principles of astronomy. Ð As·troÏnom¶icÏalÏly, adv. ÷ clock. See under Clock. Ð ÷ day. See under Clock. Ð ÷ day. See under Day. Ð ÷ fractions, ÷ numbers. See under Sexagesimal. AsÏtron¶oÏmize , v. i. [Gr. ?.] To study or to talk astronomy. [R.] They astronomized in caves. Sir T. Browne. AsÏtron¶oÏmy (?), n. [OE. astronomie, F. astronomie, L. astronomia, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? astronomer; ? star + ? to distribute, regulate. See Star, and Nomad.] 1. Astrology. [Obs.] Not from the stars do I my judgment pluck; And yet methinks I have astronomy. Shak. 2. The science which treats of the celestial bodies, of their magnitudes, motions, distances, periods of revolution, eclipses, constitution, physical condition, and of the causes of their various phenomena. 3. A treatise on, or textÐbook of, the science. Physical ~. See under Physical. As¶troÏphel (?), n. See Astrofel.ÿ[Obs.] As·troÏphoÏtog¶raÏphy (?), n. [AstroÏ + photography.] The application of photography to the delineation of the sun, moon, and stars. As·troÏphys¶icÏal (?), a. Pertaining to the physics of astronomical science. Ø AsÏtroph¶yÏton (?), n. [AstroÏ + Gr. ? a plant.] (Zo”l.) A genus of ophiurans having the arms much branched. As¶troÏscope (?), n. [AstroÏ + scope.] An old astronomical instrument, formed of two cones, on whose surface the constellations were delineated. AsÏtros¶coÏpy (?), n. Observation of the stars. [Obs.] As·troÏtheÏol¶ÏoÏgy (?), n. [AstroÏ + theology.] Theology founded on observation or knowledge of the celestial bodies. Derham. AÏstruc¶tive (?), a. [L. astructus, p. p. of astruere to build up; ad + struere to build.] Building up; constructive; Ð opposed to destructive.ÿ[Obs.] AÏstrut¶ (?), a. & adv. 1. Sticking out, or puffed out; swelling; in a swelling manner. [Archaic] Inflated and astrut with selfÐconceit. Cowper. 2. In a strutting manner; with a strutting gait. AsÏtu¶cious (?), a. [F. astucieux. See Astute.] Subtle; cunning; astute. [R.] Sir W. Scott. Ð AsÏtu¶ciousÏly, adv. [R.] AsÏtu¶ciÏty (?), n. [See Astucious.] Craftiness; astuteness. [R.] Carlyle. AÏstun¶ (?), v. t. [See Astony, Stun.] To stun. [Obs.] ½Breathless and astunned.¸ Somerville. AsÏtu¶riÏan (?), a. Of or pertaining to Asturias in Spain. Ð n. A native of Asturias. AsÏtute¶ (?), a. [L. astutus, fr. astus craft, cunning; perh. cognate with E. acute.] Critically discerning; sagacious; shrewd; subtle; crafty. Syn. - Keen; eagleÐeyed; penetrating; skilled; discriminating; cunning; sagacious; subtle; wily; crafty. Ð AsÏtute¶ly, adv. Ð AsÏtute¶ness, n. AÏsty¶lar (?), a. [Gr. ? priv. + ? pillar.] (arch.) Without columns pr pilasters. Weale. AÏstyl¶len (?), n. (Mining) A small dam to prevent free passage of water in an adit or level. AÏsun¶der (?), adv. [Pref. aÏ + sunder.] Apart; separate from each other; into parts; in two; separately; into or in different pieces or places. I took my staff, even Beauty, and cut it asunder. Zech. xi. 10. As wide asunder as pole and pole. Froude. Ø AÏsu¶ra (?), n. (Hind. Myth.) An enemy of the gods, esp. one of a race of demons and giants. Ø As¶wail (?), n. [Native name.] (Zo”l.) The sloth bear (Melursus labiatus) of India. AÏswewe¶ (?), v. t. [AS. aswebban; a + swebban. See Sweven.] To stupefy. [Obs.] Chaucer. AÏswing¶ (?), adv. In a state of swinging. AÏswoon¶ (?), adv. In a swoon. Chaucer. AÏswooned¶ (?), adv. In a swoon. AÏsy¶lum (?), n.; pl. E. Asylums (?), L. Asyla (?). [L. asylum, Gr. ?, fr. ? exempt from spoliation, inviolable; ? priv. + ? right of seizure.] 1. A sanctuary or place of refuge and protection, where criminals and debtors found shelter, and from which they could not be forcibly taken without sacrilege. So sacred was the church to some, that it had the right of an asylum or sanctuary. Ayliffe. µ The name was anciently given to temples, altars, statues of the gods, and the like. In later times Christian churches were regarded as asylums in the same sense. 2. Any place of retreat and security. Earth has no other asylum for them than its own cold bosom. Southey. 3. An institution for the protection or relief of some class of destitute, unfortunate, or afflicted persons; as, an asylum for the aged, for the blind, or for the insane; a lunatic asylum; an orphan asylum. AÏsym¶meÏtral (?), a. Incommensurable; also, unsymmetrical. [Obs.] D. H. More. As·ymÏmet¶ric (?), As·ymÏmet¶riÏcal (?), } a. [See Asymmetrous.] 1. Incommensurable. [Obs.] 2. Not symmetrical; wanting proportion; esp., not bilaterally symmetrical. Huxley. AÏsym¶meÏtrous (?), a. [Gr. ?.] Asymmetrical. [Obs.] Barrow. AÏsym¶meÏtry (?), n. [Gr. ?; ? priv. + ? symmetry.] 1.