- 1. conj. A particle that marks an alternative; as, you may read or may write, -- that is, you may do one of the things at your pleasure, but not both. It corresponds to either. You may ride either to London or to Windsor. It often connects a series of words or propositions, presenting a choice of either; as, he may study law, or medicine, or divinity, or he may enter into trade. Source: opted
- 2. prep. & adv. Ere; before; sooner than. Source: opted
- 3. n. Yellow or gold color, -- represented in drawing or engraving by small dots. Source: opted
- 4. n. a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations Source: wordnet
- 5. A particle that marks an alternative; as, you may read or maywrite, -- that is, you may do one of the things at your pleasure, butnot both. It corresponds to either. You may ride either to London orto Windsor. It often connects a series of words or propositions,presenting a choice of either; as, he may study law, or medicine, ordivinity, or he may enter into trade.If man's convenience, health, Or safety interfere, his rights andclaims Are paramount. Cowper. Source: adambom
- 6. c:100 n a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific n a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations Source: ecdict
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