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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. |
DISCONCERT, v.t. [dis and concert.]
To break up the
harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the
emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy.
To confuse the faculties of; to disturb
the composure of; to discompose; to abash.
The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn and perfumed with tobacco might well do. Thackeray. Syn. -- To discompose; derange; ruffle; confuse; disturb; defeat; frustrate. Want of
concert; disagreement.
Sir W. Temple. | ||||||||