- Advice boat
- Advice Ad*vice", n. [OE. avis, F. avis; ? + OF. vis, fr. L.
visum seemed, seen; really p. p. of videre to see, so that
vis meant that which has seemed best. See {Vision}, and cf.
{Avise}, {Advise}.]
1. An opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be
followed; counsel.
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We may give advice, but we can not give conduct. --Franklin. [1913 Webster]
2. Deliberate consideration; knowledge. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
How shall I dote on her with more advice, That thus without advice begin to love her? --Shak. [1913 Webster]
3. Information or notice given; intelligence; as, late advices from France; -- commonly in the plural. [1913 Webster]
Note: In commercial language, advice usually means information communicated by letter; -- used chiefly in reference to drafts or bills of exchange; as, a letter of advice. --McElrath. [1913 Webster]
4. (Crim. Law) Counseling to perform a specific illegal act. --Wharton. [1913 Webster]
{Advice boat}, a vessel employed to carry dispatches or to reconnoiter; a dispatch boat.
{To take advice}. (a) To accept advice. (b) To consult with another or others. [1913 Webster]
Syn: Counsel; suggestion; recommendation; admonition; exhortation; information; notice. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.