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Traditional English :: viand
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vianess - n. formal 1 an article of food. 2 (in pl.) provisions, victuals. [ME f. OF viande food, ult. f. L vivenda, neut. pl. gerundive of vivere to live] |
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Traditional English :: via
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vianess - prep. by way of; through (London to Rome via Paris; send it via your secretary). [L, ablat. of via way, road] |
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Traditional English :: via media
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vianess - n.
literary a middle way or compromise between extremes. [L] |
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Traditional English :: viable
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vianess - adj. 1 (of a plan etc.) feasible; practicable esp. from an economic standpoint. 2 a (of a plant, animal, etc.) capable of living or existing in a particular climate etc. b (of a foetus or newborn child) capable of maintaining life. 3 (of a seed or spore) able to germinate. viability n. viably adv. [F f. vie life f. L vita] |
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Traditional English :: viaduct
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vianess - n. 1 a long bridgelike structure, esp. a series of arches, carrying a road or railway across a valley or dip in the ground. 2 such a road or railway. [L via way, after AQUEDUCT] |
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Traditional English :: vial
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vianess - n. a small (usu. cylindrical glass) vessel esp. for holding liquid medicines. vialful n. (pl. -fuls). [ME, var. of fiole etc.: see PHIAL] |
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