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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
CHASTISE, v.t.
To inflict pain upon, by means of
stripes, or in any other manner, for the purpose of punishment or
reformation; to punish, as with stripes.
How fine my master is! I am afraid I am glad to see the vanity or envy of the canting
chemists thus discovered and chastised. To reduce to order or obedience; to
correct or purify; to free from faults or excesses.
The gay, social sense, by decency
chastised. Syn. -- See Chasten. | ||||||||