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That which points out; that which shows, indicates,
manifests, or discloses. |
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That which guides, points out, informs, or directs; a
pointer or a hand that directs to anything, as the hand of a watch, a
movable finger on a gauge, scale, or other graduated instrument. In
printing, a sign used to direct particular attention to a note or
paragraph; -- called also fist. |
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A table for facilitating reference to topics, names, and the
like, in a book; -- usually alphabetical in arrangement, and printed at
the end of the volume. |
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A prologue indicating what follows. |
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The second digit, that next pollex, in the manus, or hand;
the forefinger; index finger. |
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The figure or letter which shows the power or root of a
quantity; the exponent. |
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To provide with an index or table of references; to put
into an index; as, to index a book, or its contents. |
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