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Elocution
Pronunciation : El`o*cu"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. elocutio, fr. eloqui, elocutus, to speak out: cf. F. ?locution. See Eloquent.]
Definition : 1. Utterance by speech. [R.] [Fruit] whose taste . . . Gave elocution to the mute, and taught The tongue not made for speech to speak thy praise. Milton.
2. Oratorical or expressive delivery, including the graces of intonation, gesture, etc.; style or manner of speaking or reading in public; as, clear, impressive elocution. "The elocution of a reader." Whately
3. Suitable and impressive writing or style; eloquent diction. [Obs.] To express these thoughts with elocution. Dryden.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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