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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.
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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.
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-God's plans like lines pure and white unfold. M. R. Smith.
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A method; a way of procedure; a custom.
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| 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.
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To scheme; to devise; to contrive; to form in design; as, to plan the conquest of a country.
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-Even in penance, planning sins anew. Goldsmith.
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