Phrase book

Phrase book
Phrase Phrase, n. [F., fr. L. phrasis diction, phraseology, Gr. ?, fr. ? 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. [1913 Webster]

``Convey'' the wise it call. ``Steal!'' foh! a fico for the phrase. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2. A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human. [1913 Webster]

3. A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression. ``Phrases of the hearth.'' --Tennyson. [1913 Webster]

Thou speak'st In better phrase and matter than thou didst. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

4. (Mus.) A short clause or portion of a period. [1913 Webster]

Note: A composition consists first of sentences, or periods; these are subdivided into sections, and these into phrases. [1913 Webster]

{Phrase book}, a book of idiomatic phrases. --J. S. Blackie. [1913 Webster]


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