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CONTROVERSAL
Con`tro*ver"sal, a.
1. Turning or looking opposite ways. [Obs.] The temple of Janus, with his two controversal faces. Milton.
2. Controversal. [Obs.] Boyle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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