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phrase (?), n. [F., fr. L. phrasis diction, phraseology, Gr. /, fr. / to speak.] 1. A brief expression, som
| 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.
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-Convey the wise it call. Steal! foh! a fico for the phrase. Shak.
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2.
A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.
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3.
A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression. Phrases of the hearth. Tennyson.
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-Thou speak'st |
| phrase | , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Phrased (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Phrasing.] [Cf. F. phraser.]
To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style. These suns -- for so they phrase 'em. Shak.
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| phrase | , v. i. 1.
To use proper or fine phrases. [R.]
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2. (Mus.)
To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.
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