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Pronunciation : Phrase
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F., fr. L. phrasis diction, phraseology, Gr.
Definition : 1. A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase. "Convey" the wise it call. "Steal!" foh! a fico for the phrase. Shak.

2. A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.

3. A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression. "Phrases of the hearth." Tennyson. Thou speak'st In better phrase and matter than thou didst. Shak.

4. (Mus.)

Defn: A short clause or portion of a period.

Note: A composition consists first of sentences, or periods; these are subdivided into sections, and these into phrases. Phrase book, a book of idiomatic phrases. J. S. Blackie.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Phrase
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [Cf. F. phraser.]
Definition : Defn: To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style. "These suns -- for so they phrase 'em." Shak.

t. [imp. & p. p. Phrased; p. pr. & vb. n. Phrasing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Phrase
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To use proper or fine phrases. [R.]

2. (Mus.)

Defn: To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913