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Month of 1947
1947 January February March April May June July August September October November December The following events occurred in August 1947: Bulgarian leader
August_1947
2023 Tamil film
August 16, 1947 (also marketed as 1947) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film written and directed by N.S. Ponkumar. It is produced by
August_16_1947
Public holiday celebrated on 15 August
annually on 15 August as a public holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947. On this day the
Independence_Day_(India)
Calendar year
1947 January February March April May June July August September October November December Wikimedia Commons has media related to 1947. 1947 (MCMXLVII)
1947
Public holiday celebrated on 14 August
midnight at the end of 14 August 1947. Muhammad Ali Jinnah took the oath as the first Governor-General of the country on 14 August. The nation came into existence
Independence_Day_(Pakistan)
1947 division of British India
India and Pakistan legally came into existence at midnight on 14–15 August 1947. With the partition of British India and withdrawal of the British from
Partition_of_India
1947–1948 war between India and Pakistan
The India–Pakistan war of 1947–1948, also known as the first India–Pakistan war, was a war fought between India and Pakistan over the princely state of
India–Pakistan war of 1947–1948
India–Pakistan_war_of_1947–1948
Partition of Bengal into East Bengal and West Bengal in 1947
The Partition of Bengal in 1947, also known as the Second Partition of Bengal, part of the Partition of India, divided the British Indian Bengal Province
Partition_of_Bengal_(1947)
Rebellion in Jammu and Kashmir
the rebellion, Sardar Ibrahim Khan, escaped to Lahore by the end of August 1947 and persuaded the Pakistani authorities to back the rebellion. In addition
1947_Poonch_rebellion
German war criminal (1906–1967)
Buchenwald trial, Ilse Koch was ultimately found guilty by the court on 14 August 1947; she was sentenced to life imprisonment. She avoided a probable death
Ilse_Koch
Head of government of Punjab, India
1947, Punjab has had fifteen chief ministers. The first was Gopi Chand Bhargava of the Indian National Congress party, who was sworn in on 15 August 1947
Chief Minister of Punjab, India
Chief_Minister_of_Punjab,_India
partition violence, the message reached him on 25 August. 11 August 1947 (1947-08-11) – 13 August 1947 (1947-08-13): Partition violence erupted in Sialkot
Timeline of the Kashmir conflict
Timeline_of_the_Kashmir_conflict
1947 British psychological drama film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger
Black Narcissus is a 1947 British psychological drama film written, directed, and produced jointly by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, based on the
Black_Narcissus
Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Indian Independence Act 1947 (10 & 11 Geo. 6. c. 30) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that partitioned British India into the two
Indian_Independence_Act_1947
Unicameral assembly for making the Constitution of India
was the legislature of the Dominion of India from its independence in August 1947 until 1950, when India became a republic. Best known for its creation
Constituent_Assembly_of_India
Leader of the executive branch of Government of Kerala
legislative assembly. Following India's independence from the British Raj in 1947, the states' monarchs of Travancore (Thiruvithāmkōr) and Cochin (Kochi) instituted
Chief_Minister_of_Kerala
King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952
last Emperor of India from 1936 until the British Raj was dissolved in August 1947, and the first Head of the Commonwealth following the London Declaration
George_VI
British actress
Pauline Moran (born 26 August 1947) is an English actress, best known for her role as Miss Felicity Lemon in the British television series Agatha Christie's
Pauline_Moran
1858–1947 Crown colonial rule in India
rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent, lasting from 1858 to 1947. It is also called Crown rule in India, or direct rule in India. The region
British_Raj
British dominion in southern Asia from 1947 to 1950
dominion in the British Commonwealth of Nations existing between 15 August 1947 and 26 January 1950. Until its independence, India had been ruled as
Dominion_of_India
Upcoming Hindi film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi
release on 23 January 2025, Batwara 1947 was delayed due to post-production works. It is scheduled to release on 14 August 2026, coinciding with the Independence
Batwara_1947
Representative of the Indian monarch
The governor-general of India (1833 to 1950, from 1858 to 1947 the Viceroy and Governor-General of India, commonly shortened to Viceroy of India) was the
Governor-General_of_India
Highest speed obtained from an air vehicle
032 km/h (641 mph) in August 1947. The July 1944 unofficial record of the Me 163B V18 was officially surpassed in November 1947, when Chuck Yeager flew
List of flight airspeed records
List_of_flight_airspeed_records
Prime Minister of India from 1947 to 1964
with some hesitancy in October 1946. Upon India's independence on 15 August 1947, Nehru gave a critically acclaimed speech, "Tryst with Destiny"; he was
Jawaharlal_Nehru
State in northeastern India
of Manipur signed on 11 August 1947. The IOA was accepted by the Governor General of India Lord Mountbatten on 16 August 1947 vide Home Department, Government
Manipur
Parliament. After the partition of British India on the midnight of 14/15 August 1947, Pakistan followed the British system by creating the post of prime minister
List of prime ministers of Pakistan
List_of_prime_ministers_of_Pakistan
Male given name and family name
and translator August Bebel (1840–1913), German social-democrat August Björklund (born 2002), Finnish footballer August Blom (1869–1947), Danish film director
August_(name)
Country in South Asia
partitioning of India, the modern state of Pakistan was established on 14 August 1947 (27th of Ramadan in 1366 of the Islamic calendar, a holy time regarded
Pakistan
Before the partition of India in 1947, about 584 princely states, also called "native states", existed in India. These were not part of British India,
List of princely states of British India (by region)
List_of_princely_states_of_British_India_(by_region)
1947 Coup D'etat by the Gilgit Scouts
Khan Mohammad Alam Khan arrived and took over the administration. In August 1947, there was a rumor in Gilgit that the government of the Jammu and Kashmir
1947_Gilgit_rebellion
an independent sovereign state within the British Commonwealth on 15 August 1947. Direct administration by the British, which began in 1858, affected
History of India (1947–present)
History_of_India_(1947–present)
Title used by British monarchs from 1876 to 1948
continued to be used after India and Pakistan had become independent on 15 August 1947. It was not until 22 June 1948 that the style was officially abolished
Emperor_of_India
Professional head of the Army
and the successor office of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), beginning from August 1947 to the present-day. Ranks and honours are as at the completion of their
Chief of the Army Staff (India)
Chief_of_the_Army_Staff_(India)
India's highest military decoration
were instituted on 26 January 1950, with retroactive effect from 15 August 1947. The PVC is equivalent to the Victoria Cross in the United Kingdom and
Param_Vir_Chakra
Play by Arthur Miller
Broadway at the Coronet Theatre in New York City on January 29, 1947, closed on November 8, 1947, and ran for 328 performances. It was directed by Elia Kazan
All_My_Sons
State of British India
dynasty and until August 1947 the state was in a subsidiary alliance, from which it was released by the Indian Independence Act 1947. The state acceded
Tripura_(princely_state)
1947 civil war in Paraguay
Civil War) was a civil war in Paraguay that lasted from 7 March to 20 August 1947. In 1940 President Higinio Morínigo suspended the constitution and banned
Paraguayan_Civil_War_(1947)
German physician, war criminal, SS-Gruppenführer (1897–1948)
war crimes and crimes against humanity and condemned to death on 20 August 1947. He was hanged on 2 June 1948 at Landsberg Prison in Bavaria. In his
Karl_Gebhardt
Boundary of the Partition of India
the Radcliffe commissions. The demarcation line was published on 17 August 1947, two days after the independence of Pakistan and India. Today, the Punjab
Radcliffe_Line
Though Pakistan celebrates 14 August 1947 as its independence day, independence was officially granted at midnight, 15 August 1947. Therefore, its date of joining
Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations
Member_states_of_the_Commonwealth_of_Nations
Italian-born French automobile designer and manufacturer (1881–1947)
Ettore Arco Isidoro Bugatti (15 September 1881 – 21 August 1947) was an Italian-French automobile designer and manufacturer. He received French citizenship
Ettore_Bugatti
Indian independence activist (1875–1950)
served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India from 1947 to 1950. He was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, who played
Vallabhbhai_Patel
Indian politician (1891–1983)
December 1983) was the first Premier of West Bengal, India from 15 August 1947 to 14 August 1948. He also served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal in the
Prafulla_Chandra_Ghosh
British statesman and admiral (1900–1979)
Mountbatten brought forward the date of partition from June 1948 to 15 August 1947. The uncertainty surrounding the future borders prompted Muslims and
Lord_Mountbatten
1946–1947 provisional government
transition of British India to independence. It remained in place until 15 August 1947, the date of the independence (and partition) of British India, and the
Interim_Government_of_India
Lower house of the Parliament of Pakistan
Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was held on 10 August 1947 at Sindh Assembly Building, in Karachi. On 11 August 1947, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was elected
National_Assembly_of_Pakistan
1895–1947 military force
Army, was the main military force of India until national independence in 1947. Formed in 1895 by uniting the three Presidency armies, it was responsible
British_Indian_Army
1947 massacre in Amritsar, India
Sir Francis Mudie who had become governor of the West Punjab in mid-August 1947, noted that a quick succession of attacks on refugee trains headed west
1947_Amritsar_train_massacre
Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, and it became the official flag of the Union of India on 15 August 1947. The flag was subsequently retained
Flag_of_India
Brazilian lyricist and novelist (born 1947)
-joʊ/ KWEL-yoo, koo-EL-yoo, -yoh, Portuguese: [ˈpawlu kuˈeʎu]; born 24 August 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist. He has been a member of the Brazilian
Paulo_Coelho
Estonian politician
August Jürima (also August Jürman(n); 8 February 1902 Pajusi Parish (now Põltsamaa Parish), Kreis Fellin – 9 January 1947 Erlangen, American Zone, Allied-occupied
August Jürima (Estonian politician, 1902–1947)
August_Jürima_(Estonian_politician,_1902–1947)
Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer (1891–1956)
work as "an authority" on the subject. Upon India's independence on 15 August 1947, the new prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru invited Ambedkar to serve as
B._R._Ambedkar
Head of state of Punjab, India
This is a list of the governors of Punjab state in India since 15 August 1947. Since 1985, the governor of Punjab has acted as the administrator of Chandigarh
List of governors of Punjab, India
List_of_governors_of_Punjab,_India
Portuguese sports club
Sesimbra, located in the Setúbal District. The club was founded on 10 August 1947 as a result of a merger between the three football teams that then existed
G.D._Sesimbra
Fatal aviation accident
On 2 August 1947, Star Dust, a British South American Airways (BSAA) Avro Lancastrian airliner on a flight from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Santiago,
1947 BSAA Avro Lancastrian Star Dust accident
1947_BSAA_Avro_Lancastrian_Star_Dust_accident
British actress (born 1947)
Jenny Hanley (born 15 August 1947) is an English actress and presenter. She was one of the presenters of the ITV children's magazine programme Magpie
Jenny_Hanley
Football tournament season
The 1947–48 Scottish League Cup was the second staging of Scotland's second football knockout competition. The competition was won by East Fife, who defeated
1947–48_Scottish_League_Cup
1947 indirect election in British India
Before the independence of Pakistan in 1947, members of the first term of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan were elected through an indirect election
1947 Pakistani Constituent Assembly election
1947_Pakistani_Constituent_Assembly_election
became known as the "blue-ballot" elections, were held in Hungary on 31 August 1947. The Hungarian Communist Party, which had lost the previous election
1947 Hungarian parliamentary election
1947_Hungarian_parliamentary_election
Head of government of Bengal Province in British India
dissolved upon the Partition of Bengal during the partition of India in 1947. The office was created under the Government of India Act 1935, which granted
Prime_Minister_of_Bengal
President of India from 1950 to 1962
of Food and Agriculture in the central government from 1947 to 1948. Upon independence in 1947, Prasad was elected as President of the Constituent Assembly
Rajendra_Prasad
Head of the Ministry of Finance in India
National Congress, who served in the First Nehru ministry from 15 August 1947 to 17 August 1948. P. Chidambaram of the Congress has had the longest tenure
Minister_of_Finance_(India)
necessity of a Joint Defence Council following independence and Partition in August 1947, the Supreme Commander India and Pakistan, Field Marshal Auchinleck,
Supreme Commander's Headquarters (India and Pakistan)
Supreme_Commander's_Headquarters_(India_and_Pakistan)
Union Council of Ministers headed by Jawaharlal Nehru
After power transformation, on 15 August 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru assumed office as the first Prime Minister of India and chose fifteen ministers to form
First_Nehru_ministry
Indian politician, nationalist, barrister and academician (1901–1953)
Council of Ministers, 1947–2004: names and portfolios of the members of the Union Council of Ministers, from 15 August 1947 to 25 May 2004, Lok Sabha
Shyama_Prasad_Mukherjee
Province of British India (1936–1947) and Pakistan (1947-1955)
Sind, sometimes spelled Scinde, was a province of Pakistan from 1947 till its amalgamation into West Pakistan in 1955; and prior, a province of British
Sind_Province_(1936–1955)
Spanish bullfighter (1917–1947)
Manuel Laureano Rodríguez Sánchez (4 July 1917 – 29 August 1947), known as Manolete, was a Spanish bullfighter. Manuel Laureano Rodríguez Sánchez was
Manolete
Representative of the Pakistani monarch (1947–1956)
in the Dominion of Pakistan, established by the Indian Independence Act 1947. The office of governor-general was abolished when Pakistan became an Islamic
Governor-General_of_Pakistan
Deputy head of the government of India
Patel of the Indian National Congress party, who was sworn in on 15 August 1947, when India gained independence from the British Raj. Serving until his
Deputy Prime Minister of India
Deputy_Prime_Minister_of_India
Second wife of Wilhelm II (1887–1947)
Greiz (German: Hermine, Prinzessin Reuß zu Greiz; 17 December 1887 – 7 August 1947) was the second wife of Wilhelm II, German Emperor. They were married
Hermine_Reuss_of_Greiz
The year 1947 was a turning point in Indian history, marking the end of the British Raj. On August 15, 1947, India gained independence, leading to the
1947_in_India
Referendum in British India
The 1947 Sylhet referendum was held in the Sylhet district of the Assam Province of British India to decide whether the district would remain in undivided
1947_Sylhet_referendum
country. When India obtained independence from the British Raj on 15 August 1947, the tricolour flag officially became the first national symbol of the
National_symbols_of_India
1947 treaty between Yugoslavia and Bulgaria
agreement (also referred to as the "Tito–Dimitrov treaty") was signed on 1 August 1947 by Georgi Dimitrov and Josip Broz Tito in Bled, PR Slovenia, FPR Yugoslavia
Bled_agreement_(1947)
Governors of U. P. State
Provinces of pre-independent India as well as independent India from 15 August 1947 to 25 January 1950. The province was renamed as Uttar Pradesh on 24 January
List of governors of Uttar Pradesh
List_of_governors_of_Uttar_Pradesh
Last ruling Maharaja of Bharatpur from 1929–1947
last ruler of the princely state of Bharatpur from 14 April 1929 to 15 August 1947, and the successor of Maharaja Kishan Singh. Maharaja was born at Savar
Brijendra_Singh
Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1947 to 1951
politician and statesman who served as the first prime minister of Pakistan from 1947 until his assassination in 1951. He played a key role in consolidating the
Liaquat_Ali_Khan
The History of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan began on 14 August 1947 when the country came into being in the form of the Dominion of Pakistan within
History of Pakistan (1947–present)
History_of_Pakistan_(1947–present)
English football club season
The 1947–48 season was Manchester United's 46th season in the Football League and third back in the First Division since their promotion from the Second
1947–48 Manchester United F.C. season
1947–48_Manchester_United_F.C._season
Government ministry of India
Retrieved 1 December 2023. Council of Ministers, 1947 (PDF) (Report). Government of India. 15 August 1947. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 November
Ministry_of_Railways_(India)
1947 Pakistani speech
Pakistan in an address to the Constituent Assembly, delivered on 11 August 1947. He spoke of an inclusive and impartial government, religious freedom
Muhammad Ali Jinnah's 11 August Speech
Muhammad_Ali_Jinnah's_11_August_Speech
Bahamian politician (born 1947)
Alexander Ingraham, PC (born 4 August 1947) is a Bahamian politician who was Prime Minister of The Bahamas from August 1992 to May 2002, and again from
Hubert_Ingraham
Head of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha-Koháry
married thirdly Alžbeta Brezáková on 12 August 1947. On 2 May 1881, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria bestowed upon August and his descendants the style of Hoheit
Prince August of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Prince_August_of_Saxe-Coburg_and_Gotha
Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 11 August 1947, and it became the official flag of the Dominion of Pakistan on 14 August 1947, following independence from the
Flag_of_Pakistan
British Labour politician (1906–1997)
major decisions regarding India. After India gained independence in August 1947, his cabinet title became Secretary of State for Burma, working from
William Hare, 5th Earl of Listowel
William_Hare,_5th_Earl_of_Listowel
in music that took place in the year 1947. 1947 in British music 1947 in Norwegian music 1947 in country music 1947 in jazz June 11 – 15 – First Llangollen
1947_in_music
December 1945 – 14 August 1947 On 15 August 1947 India achieved independence from the United Kingdom. Sarojini Naidu, 15 August 1947 – 2 March 1949 Bidhu
List of governors of the United Provinces
List_of_governors_of_the_United_Provinces
Indian theatre director (1947–2012)
Dinesh Thakur (8 August 1947 – 20 September 2012) was an Indian theatre director, actor in theatre, television and Hindi film, where most notably he appeared
Dinesh_Thakur
English football club season
The 1947–48 season was Arsenal Football Club's 22nd consecutive season in the top flight of English football. Having avoided relegation the previous season
1947–48_Arsenal_F.C._season
British quizzer (1947–2025)
Christopher John Hughes (14 August 1947 – 29 January 2025) was an English television personality and one of Britain's leading quizzers. Hughes was born
Christopher Hughes (quiz contestant)
Christopher_Hughes_(quiz_contestant)
1947 British film
The first screening was in the Majestic Theatre in Macclesfield on 9 August 1947. At some stage the film disappeared before being rediscovered in 2013
So_Well_Remembered
British actress (1929–2010)
Among her other films were Great Expectations (1946), Black Narcissus (1947), The Blue Lagoon (1949), So Long at the Fair (1950), Angel Face (1953),
Jean_Simmons
1947 plan to divide British Palestine
on Palestine (UNSCOP) on 3 September 1947, the Plan was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 29 November 1947 as Resolution 181 (II). The resolution
United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine
United_Nations_Partition_Plan_for_Palestine
Four-engine propeller-driven airliner
popular and reliable type, with 1,245 being built between May 1942 and August 1947, including 79 postwar DC-4s. Several remain in service as of 2022. Douglas
Douglas_DC-4
Month of 1947
1947 January February March April May June July August September October November December The following events occurred in May 1947: Portella della Ginestra
May_1947
State in Balochistan, present day Pakistan
task of the Baluchistan Agency. Kalat was briefly independent from 12 August 1947 until 27 March 1948, when its ruler Ahmad Yar Khan acceded to Pakistan
Khanate_of_Kalat
Maharaja of Manipur from 1941 to 1949
receiving independence in August 1947. The Maharaja presided over a transition to democracy, passing the Manipur State Constitution Act 1947, and he signed an
Bodhchandra_Singh
Indian vassal states under the British Raj
lesser states even had an area of less than 25 km2 (10 sq mi). After 15 August 1947, most of the princely states soon acceded to India or Pakistan, or were
Princely_state
Pakistani film actress (1947–2020)
Firdous Begum (born Parveen Begum; 4 August 1947 – 16 December 2020), known mononymously as Firdous, was a Pakistani actress and she is best known for
Firdous_Begum
English actor (1947–2010)
James Aubrey Tregidgo (28 August 1947 – 6 April 2010), known professionally as James Aubrey, was an English stage and screen actor. He trained for the
James_Aubrey_(actor)
AUGUST 1947
AUGUST 1947
Boy/Male
Welsh
August.
Male
Polish
Polish form of Latin Augustinus, AUGUSTYN means "venerable."
Girl/Female
American, British, Christian, English, Finnish, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish
Great; Female Version of Augustus; Introduced to Britain by the Hanoverian in the Early 18th Century; Magnificent; Venerated; Worthy of Respect; Venerable; August (the Month)
Male
Slovene
(ÐвгуÑÑ‚) Slovene form of Roman Latin Augustus, ÃVGUST means "venerable."
Boy/Male
Latin
From Augustus meaning magic majestic, dignity, or venerable.
Boy/Male
Latin
From Augustus meaning magic majestic, dignity, or venerable.
Male
Spanish
Spanish form of Latin Augustinus, AGUSTÃN means "venerable."
Male
Italian
Italian and Spanish Latin Augustus, AUGUSTO means "venerable."
Male
Finnish
Finnish form of Latin Augustus, AUKUSTI means "venerable."
Boy/Male
Latin
August.
Female
Slovene
Feminine form of Slovene Ãvgust, AVGUSTA means "venerable."
Boy/Male
English American German Latin
Introduced to Britian by the Hanoverians in the early 18th century, became popular until the...
Male
English
 Short form of Latin Augustus, AUGUST means "venerable." In use by the English and Germans.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Indian, Latin, Polish, Swedish
Venerable; Holy; Form of Augustus; Revered; Exalted; Worthy of Respect; Dignified; Month of the Sun; Summer; One of the Months in the Twelve Months
Male
French
French form of Latin Augustinus, AUGUSTIN means "venerable."
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Irish, Italian, Latin, Swedish, Swiss
Form of Augustus; Revered; Exalted; Worthy of Respect; Great; Magnificent
Female
English
 Feminine form of English August, AUGUSTA means "August (the month)." Compare with another form of Augusta.
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Swedish
Magic Majestic; Dignity; Venerable; Worthy of Respect; Great; Magnificent; From Augustus
Male
French
French form of Latin Augustus, AUGUSTE means "venerable."
Female
Chinese
beauty-august.
AUGUST 1947
AUGUST 1947
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Forgiver
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Victory of Strength
Girl/Female
Hindu
The guajarati meaning of this is to be proud of self
Boy/Male
Muslim
Desired. Agreeable.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a companionable person, from Middle English frend ‘friend’ (Old English frēond). In the Middle Ages the term was also used to denote a relative or kinsman, and the surname may also have been acquired by someone who belonged to the family of someone who was a more important figure in the community.American translation of Jewish and German Freund.
Boy/Male
British, English
Son of Walter
Girl/Female
Indian
Daughter of sage bharadvaja
Girl/Female
Muslim
Walking gently
Girl/Female
French
Dear one;darling'.
Female
English
English name mostly used by African-Americans, derived from the continent name, AFRICA means "land of the Afri." The Afri were a tribe, possibly Berber, who dwelled in North Africa. The origin of the word Afri (pl.), Afer (sing.), may be connected with the Phoenician word 'afar, meaning "dust," which is also found in other Semitic languages, such as Hebrew Afra.
AUGUST 1947
AUGUST 1947
AUGUST 1947
AUGUST 1947
AUGUST 1947
n.
A rite, ceremony, or observation of an augur.
a.
Narrow; strait.
a.
Of or pertaining to augurs or to augury; betokening; ominous; significant; as, an augural staff; augural books.
pl.
of Augury
adv.
In an august manner.
a.
Augury; prognostication.
a.
The eighth month of the year, containing thirty-one days.
a.
Grand; magnificent; august; stately; as, a superb edifice; a superb colonnade.
n.
The quality of being august; dignity of mien; grandeur; magnificence.
v. i.
To anticipate, to foretell, or to indicate a favorable or an unfavorable issue; as, to augur well or ill.
v. t.
To make exact; to fit; to make correspondent or conformable; to bring into proper relations; as, to adjust a garment to the body, or things to a standard.
n.
The first day of August; -- called also Lammas day, and Lammastide.
v. t.
To bring to a true relative position, as the parts of an instrument; to regulate for use; as, to adjust a telescope or microscope.
a.
Relating to augurs or to augury.
a.
Of a quality inspiring mingled admiration and reverence; having an aspect of solemn dignity or grandeur; sublime; majestic; having exalted birth, character, state, or authority.
n.
An augur.
v. t.
To settle or bring to a satisfactory state, so that parties are agreed in the result; as, to adjust accounts; the differences are adjusted.
n.
Of or pertaining to Augustus Caesar or to his times.