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▪ I. † virtuose, n. Obs.—1 In 8 vertuose. [Anglicized form of virtuoso: cf. next.] A virtuoso.
a1721Prior Ess. Learning ⁋6 The Gentleman who likes Medals very well will always be desirous to possess the best of them, and the Antiquary or Vertuose will be sure to top false ones upon him. ▪ II. virtuose, a.|vɜːtjuːˈəʊs| [ad. It. virtuoso: cf. prec.] Having or exhibiting the characteristics of a virtuoso; of or pertaining to virtuosi.
1890Academy 17 May 346/1 Mme. Carreno is essentially a virtuose player, and it was in pieces by Liszt that she astonished her audience. 1906Athenæum 8 Sept. 281/3 The virtuose element is prominent, but thought, feeling, and a poetical atmosphere are evident in the music. ▪ III. virtuose obs. form of virtuous a. |