- In a general sense, from, or out from; proceeding from;
belonging to; relating to; concerning; -- used in a variety of
applications; as: - Denoting that from which anything proceeds; indicating
origin, source, descent, and the like; as, he is of a race of kings; he
is of noble blood. - Denoting possession or ownership, or the relation of subject
to attribute; as, the apartment of the consul: the power of the king; a
man of courage; the gate of heaven. - Denoting the material of which anything is composed, or that
which it contains; as, a throne of gold; a sword of steel; a wreath of
mist; a cup of water. - Denoting part of an aggregate or whole; belonging to a
number or quantity mentioned; out of; from amongst; as, of this little
he had some to spare; some of the mines were unproductive; most of the
company. - Denoting that by which a person or thing is actuated or
impelled; also, the source of a purpose or action; as, they went of
their own will; no body can move of itself; he did it of necessity. - Denoting reference to a thing; about; concerning; relating
to; as, to boast of one's achievements.