argute

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argute - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Argute \Ar*gute"\, a. [L. argutus, p. p. of arguere. See
     Argue.]
     1. Sharp; shrill. [Obs.] --Johnson.
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     2. Sagacious; acute; subtle; shrewd.
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              The active preacher . . . the argue schoolman.
                                                    --Milman.
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