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DIRECTION

Volume 17 · 65 words · 1810 Edition

Mechanics, signifies the line or path of a body's motion, along which it endeavours to proceed according to the force impressed upon it. See Direction Mechanics.

Astronomy, the motion and other phenomena of a planet when direct.

Astrology, is a kind of calculus, by which it is pretended to find the time in which any notable accident shall befall the person whose horoscope is drawn.