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Word: verbose

Definition: wordy; N. verbosity


Sentences Containing 'verbose'

The deeds of assignment, like the conveyances of a verbose attorney, would be more cumbersome; but the thing assigned would be precisely the same as before, and could produce only the same effects.

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