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It is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave, who guides the conversation, and gives measures to society. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
Satire 's my weapon, but I 'm too discreet
To run amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
The sea is silent, the sea is discreet. Longfellow. [ 1913 Webster ]
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a. [ OE. indiscret, F. indiscret, fr. L. indiscretus unseparated, indiscreet. See In- not, and Discreet, and cf. Indiscrete. ] Not discreet; wanting in discretion. [ 1913 Webster ]
So drunken, and so indiscreet an officer. Shak.
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a. Indiscreet. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
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