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2. The act of distilling spirits. [R.] Todd.

Dis*till"ment (?), n. Distillation; the substance obtained by distillation. [Obs.] Shak.

Dis*tinct" (?), a. [L. distinctus, p. p. of distinguere: cf. F. distinct. See Distinguish.] 1. Distinguished; having the difference marked; separated by a visible sign; marked out; specified. [Obs.]

Wherever thus created -- for no place Is yet distinct by name.

Milton.

2. Marked; variegated. [Obs.]

The which [place] was dight With divers flowers distinct with rare delight.

Spenser.

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3. Separate in place; not conjunct; not united by growth or otherwise; -- with from.

The intention was that the two armies which marched out together should afterward be distinct.

Clarendon.

4. Not identical; different; individual.

To offend, and judge, are distinct offices.

Shak.

5. So separated as not to be confounded with any other thing; not liable to be misunderstood; not confused; well- defined; clear; as, we have a distinct or indistinct view of a prospect.

Relation more particular and distinct.

Milton.

Syn. -- Separate; unconnected; disjoined; different; clear; plain; conspicuous; obvious.

Dis*tinct" (?), v. t. To distinguish. [Obs.] Rom. of R.

Dis*tinc"tion (?), n. [L. distinctio: cf. F. distinction.] 1. A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division. [Obs.]

The distinction of tragedy into acts was not known.

Dryden.

2. The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination.

To take away therefore that error, which confusion breedeth, distinction is requisite.

Hooker.

3. That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good.

The distinction betwixt the animal kingdom and the inferior parts of matter.