Index of English words, starting with "de"

(1) - Dedans (n.) A division, at one end of a tennis court, for spectators.

(1) - Dedicate (v. t.) To inscribe or address, as to a patron.
(2) - Dedicate (v. t.) To devote, set apart, or give up, as one's self, to a duty or service.
(3) - Dedicate (v. t.) To set apart and consecrate, as to a divinity, or for sacred uses; to devote formally and solemnly; as, to dedicate vessels, treasures, a temple, or a church, to a religious use.
(4) - Dedicate (p. a.) Dedicated; set apart; devoted; consecrated.

(1) - Dedication (n.) An address to a patron or friend, prefixed to a book, testifying respect, and often recommending the work to his special protection and favor.
(2) - Dedication (n.) A devoting or setting aside for any particular purpose; as, a dedication of lands to public use.
(3) - Dedication (n.) The act of setting apart or consecrating to a divine Being, or to a sacred use, often with religious solemnities; solemn appropriation; as, the dedication of Solomon's temple.

(1) - Dedicator (n.) One who dedicates; more especially, one who inscribes a book to the favor of a patron, or to one whom he desires to compliment.