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Discreet
King James Dictionary
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DISCREET, a. L., Gr. It is sometimes written discrete the distinction between discreet and discrete are arbitrary, but perhaps not entirely useless. The literal sense is, separate, reserved, wary, hence discerning.
1. Prudent wise in avoiding errors or evil, and in selecting the best means to accomplish a purpose circumspect cautious wary not rash.
It is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave, who guides the conversation, and gives measures to society.
Let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise. Genesis 41 .
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Dictionary of Words from the King James Bible. Public Domain. Copy freely.
Material presented was supplied by Brandon Staggs and was derived from the KJV Dictionary found on his website located at av1611.com.
The unabridged 1828 version of this dictionary in the SwordSearcher Bible Software.
Dictionary of Words from the King James Bible. Public Domain. Copy freely.
Material presented was supplied by Brandon Staggs and was derived from the KJV Dictionary found on his website located at av1611.com.
The unabridged 1828 version of this dictionary in the SwordSearcher Bible Software.
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Entry for 'Discreet'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/kjd/d/discreet.html.
Entry for 'Discreet'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/kjd/d/discreet.html.
