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EXCEPTIOUS
Etymology
Adjective
exceptious (comparative more exceptious, superlative most exceptious)
(obsolete) Apt to take exception, or to object; captious, complaining.
Source: Wiktionary
Ex*cep"tious, a.
Definition: Disposed or apt to take exceptions, or to object; captious. [Obs.] At least effectually silence the doubtful and exceptious. South.
– Ex*cep"tious*ness, n. [Obs.] Barrow.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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