General, 1) (Conus generalis), eine Art Kegelschnecke, gelblichbraun, mit weißen, abgesetzten Binden u. spitzigem Wirbel; 2) mehrere Spielarten von Nelken u. Tulpen; auch mit Zusätzen, wie: G. de Goute, G. Lentulus etc.
Pierer's Lexicon. 1857–1865.
General — Gen er*al, a. [F. g[ e]n[ e]ral, fr. L. generalis. See {Genus}.] 1. Relating to a genus or kind; pertaining to a whole class or order; as, a general law of animal or vegetable economy. [1913 Webster] 2. Comprehending many species or individuals;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
General — Gen er*al, n. [F. g[ e]n[ e]ral. See {General}., a.] [1913 Webster] 1. The whole; the total; that which comprehends or relates to all, or the chief part; opposed to particular. [1913 Webster] In particulars our knowledge begins, and so spreads… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
GÉNÉRAL — ALE. adj. Universel, ou qui est commun, applicable à un très grand nombre de personnes ou de choses. Assaut général. Chasse générale. Procession générale. Concile général. États généraux. Approbation générale. Consentement général. Deuil général … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)
general — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin generalis, from gener , genus kind, class more at kin Date: 14th century 1. involving, applicable to, or affecting the whole 2. involving, relating to, or applicable to every… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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General agent — General Gen er*al, a. [F. g[ e]n[ e]ral, fr. L. generalis. See {Genus}.] 1. Relating to a genus or kind; pertaining to a whole class or order; as, a general law of animal or vegetable economy. [1913 Webster] 2. Comprehending many species or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
