Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In heraldry, covered by a number of small bearings (compare semé); especially, differenced by the use of such small bearings. See difference, and marks of cadency (under cadency).

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Examples

  • “Very intriguing,” Andy finally said, rubbing her chin in an exag-gerated sage-like manner.

    Stupid Cupid Rhonda Stapleton 2009

  • Only when the boy stepped back and presented the Keys of Elrinfaer with exag-gerated courtesy did she relax and lower her hands.

    Stormwarden Wurts, Janny 1989

  • At least their metallurgical skill hadn't been exag-gerated by the worshipful folk of Moulokin.

    Mission to Moulokin Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1979

  • Many of these references are to games with clay, sand, and stone pre-figuring sculpture and architecture, but their importance should not be exag - gerated.

    ART AND PLAY JULIUS A. ELIAS 1968

  • Publishing false or exag - gerated statements of aff'airs of corporations, partnerships, etc.,

    Acts and resolves passed by the General Court 1663

  • Publishing false or exag - gerated statements of aff'airs of corporations, partnerships, etc.,

    Acts and resolves passed by the General Court 1663

  • Publishing false or exag - gerated statements of afl'airs of corporations, partnerships, etc.,

    Acts and resolves passed by the General Court 1663

  • Publishing false or exag - gerated statements of affairs of corporations, partnerships, etc.,

    Acts and resolves passed by the General Court 1663

  • She sought to clear them by appealing to Calibree, in a manner of exag - gerated liveliness, “Doctor, have the medical societies in

    Main Street 2004

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