... too, that as the vanity of dressing puts several upon expences too great for their condition, so the vanity of metaphorizing did not put several upon a greater stretch of thoughts than their wit will bear. (Also 111.) prevent. [OED 13.b. —1718.]... Reflections Upon Accuracy of Style: In Five Dialogues ... - Page 35 by John Constable - 1738 - 246 pages Full view -
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