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plan (?), n. [F., fr. L. planus flat, level. See Plain, a.] 1. A draught or form; properly, a representat
| plan | (?), n. [F., fr. L. planus flat, level. See Plain, a.] 1. A draught or form; properly, a representation drawn on a plane, as a map or a chart; especially, a top view, as of a machine, or the representation or delineation of a horizontal section of anything, as of a building; a graphic representation; a diagram. [1913 Webster]
2. A scheme devised; a method of action or procedure expressed or described in language; a project; as, the plan of a constitution; the plan of an expedition. [1913 Webster]
-God's plans like lines pure and white unfold. M. R. Smith. [1913 Webster]
3. A method; a way of procedure; a custom. [1913 Webster]
-The simple plan, |
| plan | , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Planned (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Planning.] 1. To form a delineation of; to draught; to represent, as by a diagram. [1913 Webster]
2. To scheme; to devise; to contrive; to form in design; as, to plan the conquest of a country. [1913 Webster]
-Even in penance, planning sins anew. Goldsmith. [1913 Webster] |
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