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Phrase (?), n. [F., fr. L. phrasis diction, phraseology, Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to speak.] 1. 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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“Convey” the wise it call. “Steal!” foh! a fico for the phrase.
Shak.
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2. 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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3. A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression. “Phrases of the hearth.” Tennyson.
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Thou speak'st
In better phrase and matter than thou didst.
Shak.
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4. (Mus.) A short clause or portion of a period.
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&hand_; A composition consists first of sentences, or periods; these are subdivided into sections, and these into phrases.
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Phrase book, a book of idiomatic phrases. J. S. Blackie.
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Phrase, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Phrased (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Phrasing.] [Cf. F. phraser.] To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style. “These suns -- for so they phrase 'em.” Shak.
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Phrase, v. i. 1. To use proper or fine phrases. [R.]
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2. (Mus.) To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.
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