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‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_;, &unr_;, to have or hold. See Scheme. ] 1. General state or disposition of the body or mind, or of one thing with regard to other things; habitude. [ Obs. ] Norris. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Rhet.) A figure of speech whereby the mental habitude of an adversary or opponent is feigned for the purpose of arguing against him. Crabb. [ 1913 Webster ]