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argute, a.|ɑːˈgjuːt|
[ad. L. argūt-us clear, sharp, keen, pa. pple of arguĕre: see argue.]
†1. Of taste: Sharp. Obs. rare.
c1420Pallad. on Husb. iv. 572 [Figs] of savor pure Argute ynough.
2. Of sounds: Shrill.
1719in Glossogr. Nova. a1864Landor To Barry Cornw., A rich but too argute guitar.
3. Of persons, faculties, actions, etc.: Quick, sharp, keen, subtle, shrewd, esp. in small matters.
1577[See next]. 1644Bulwer Chiron. 112 With that argute and vehement action, his eyes were almost dazled. 1676Phil. Trans. XI. 554 Curious and argute Historians. 1818Q. Rev. XVIII. 234 Argute emendations of texts. 1875Browning Aristoph. Apol. 90 Thou, the argute and tricksy. |