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eclectic (in art, philosophy, etc.) selecting what seems best from various styles, doctrines, ideas, methods, etc. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Jackson, who was a true eclectic, would usually say to his sister: "I've been a little gouty since my last dinner at the Lovell Mingotts'--it will do me good to diet at Adeline's. A true eclectic, as it would be expressed nowadays, Gringoire was one of those firm and lofty, moderate and calm spirits, which always know how to bear themselves amid all circumstances ( Conrart might translate into eclectic Latin, 'Calm with the lowly; stormy with the strong. |
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