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Date: 1666
Elocution is " that art of clothing and adorning that thought so found and varied, in apt, significant, and sounding word."
preview | full record— Dryden, John (1631-1700)
Date: 1667
"But to do this always, and never be able to write a line without it, though it may be admired by some few pedants, will not pass upon those who know that wit is best conveyed to us in the most easy language; and is most to be admired when a great thought comes dressed in words so commonly receiv...
preview | full record— Dryden, John (1631-1700)
