SCHESIS

Sche"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Scheme.]

1. General state or disposition of the body or mind, or of one thing with regard to other things; habitude. [Obs.] Norris.

2. (Rhet.)

Definition: A figure of speech whereby the mental habitude of an adversary or opponent is feigned for the purpose of arguing against him. Crabb.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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RUNNER

(noun) a person who is employed to deliver messages or documents; “he sent a runner over with the contract”


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“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States

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