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  • 21Preciosity — Pre ci*os i*ty, n. Preciousness; something precious. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 22Profulgent — Pro*ful gent, a. [Pref. pro + L. fulgere to shine.] Shining forth; brilliant; effulgent. [Obs.] Profulgent in preciousness. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 23precious — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French precios, from Latin pretiosus, from pretium price more at price Date: 13th century 1. of great value or high price < precious jewels > 2. highly esteemed or cherished < a precious friend > …

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