Noisome, a. 1. Noxious, injurious, hurtful, unwholesome, insalubrious, unhealthy, pernicious, mischievous, detrimental, destructive, deleterious, baneful, poisonous, pestilential.

2. Offensive, fetid, disgusting.

Noisy, a. Clamorous, boisterous, turbulent, vociferous, obstreperous, blatant, brawling, blustering, uproarious, tumultuous, riotous.

Nomad, n. 1. Wandering tribe, nomadic people.

2. Wanderer, booly.

Nomade, n. 1. Wandering tribe, nomadic people.

2. Wanderer, booly.

Nomadic, a. Wandering, migratory, vagrant, roving, strolling.

Nomenclature, n. Terminology.

Nominal, a. Titular, not real, only in name.

Nominate, v. a. Name for an office, propose as a candidate, designate for appointment or election.

Nonage, n. Minority, pupilage.

Non-appearance, n. Absence.

Non-attendance, n. Absence.

Nonchalance, n. [Fr.] Carelessness, indifference, unconcern, coolness.

Nonchalant, a. [Fr.] Unconcerned, indifferent, careless, cool, apathetic, not anxious.

Non compos, n. [Contracted from non compos mentis.] Simpleton, dunce, fool.

Non compos mentis, [L.] Demented, idiotic, lunatic, foolish, imbecile, crazy, destitute of common sense, void of understanding.

None, pron., sing. & pl. Not one, not any.

Nonentity, n. 1. Inexistence, nonexistence.

2. Nothing.

Non-essential, a. Adventitious, incidental, accidental, extraneous, extrinsic.

Nonesuch, n. Nonpareil, paragon, pattern, model, chef-d'œuvre, beau ideal, acme of perfection, pink of perfection.

Nonpareil, n. Nonesuch.

Nonpareil, a. Peerless.

Nonplus, n. Puzzle, perplexity, poser, quandary.

Nonplus, v. a. Puzzle, confound, confuse, disconcert, perplex, pose, put to a stand.

Non-resistance, n. Passive obedience.

Nonsense, n. 1. Folly, absurdity, stuff, trash, moonshine, twaddle, balderdash, fudge, inanity, platitude.

2. Trifles, things of no consequence or importance.

Nonsensical, a. Absurd, foolish, silly, senseless, insensate, stupid, ill-judged, unreasonable, irrational, preposterous, unmeaning, frivolous, trifling.

Noodle, n. Simpleton, fool, dunce.

Nook, n. Corner, recess, niche, retired place.

Noonday,n. Midday, noon, meridian, twelve o'clock.

Noontide, n. Midday, noon, meridian, twelve o'clock.

Noose, n. Hitch, running knot.

Normal, a. 1. Regular, analogical, according to rule.

2. Perpendicular, vertical, erect.

North, a. Northerly, northern, boreal, arctic.

Northern, a. North, northerly, boreal, arctic.

Northern lights, Aurora Borealis.

North star, n. Polestar, lodestar.

Nose, n. Snout, nozzle.

Nose of wax, Doughface, pliable politician.

Nosegay, n. Bouquet, posy.

Nostalgia, n. (Med.) Homesickness.

Nostrum, n. Quack medicine, patent medicine.

Notability, n. Notable person, person of note.

Notable, a. Remarkable, memorable, extraordinary, signal, distinguished, noted, worthy of notice.

Notable, a. Active, diligent, sedulous, industrious, assiduous, busy, watchful, attentive, careful.

Notary, n. Notary public.

Notch, n. Nick, indentation, dent, dint, incision.

Notch, v. a. Nick, cut notches in.

Note, n. 1. Sign, symbol, token, indication, character, mark.

2. Memorandum, minute, record.

3. Comment, annotation, schollum, remark.

4. Billet, short letter or epistle.

5. Notice, heed, observation, regard, consideration.

6. Distinction, reputation, celebrity, fame, repute, renown, credit, account, consequence, respectability.

7. Bill, bank-note, promissory note, note of hand, paper money.

Note, v. a. 1. Notice, remark, observe, heed, attend to, take notice of, pay attention to.

2. Record, make a note of, make a memorandum of, make a minute of, set down in writing, jot down.