Lectionary Calendar
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
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Periphrase
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(1):
(n.) The use of more words than are necessary to express the idea; a roundabout, or indirect, way of speaking; circumlocution.
(2):
(v. t.) To express by periphrase or circumlocution.
(3):
(v. i.) To use circumlocution.
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Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Periphrase'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/p/periphrase.html. 1828.
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Periphrase'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/p/periphrase.html. 1828.
