'AH'A.

1. An exclamation expressing triumph, contempt, or simple surprise; but the senses are distinguished by very different modes of utterance, and different modification of features.

2. A sunk fence, not visible, without near approach.

AHAN'IGER, noun A name of the gar-fish.

AHEAD, adverb Ahed', [a and head, or at head.]

1. Further forward than another thing; in front; originally a sea term, denoting further forward than another ship, or on the point to which the stem is directed, in opposition to astern.

2. Onward; forward; towards the point before the stem or head; as, move ahead

3. Headlong; without restraint; precipitantly; as children suffered to run ahead [Not used.]

AHEI'GHT, adverb [a and height.] Aloft; on high. [Not used.]

AHICCYAT'LI, noun A poisonous serpent of Mexico, somewhat resembling the rattlesnake, but destitute of rattles. Its poison is as fatal as that of any known species of serpent.

AHI'GH, adverb On high. [Not used.]

AHO'LD, adverb Near the wind; as, to lay a ship ahold [Not in use.]

AHOVAI, noun A trivial name synonymous with Cerbera, a very poisonous species of plum.

AHOY; , exclamation A sea term used in hailing.

AHRIMAN. [See Ariman.]

AHUIT'LA, noun A worm found in the lake of Mexico, four inches in length, as thick as a goose-quill; the tail, which is hard and poisonous, contains a sting.

AHUIT'ZOTE, noun An amphibious quadruped of the tropical climate. of America, whose body is a foot long, its snout long and sharp, its skin of a mixed black and brown color.