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A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually
two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a
portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase. |
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A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often
employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human. |
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A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any
one expreses himself; diction; expression. |
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A short clause or portion of a period. |
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To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to
style. |
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To use proper or fine phrases. |
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To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See
Phrase, n., 4. |
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