† exteˈnuity Obs. rare—1.
[f. extenu-ate v. after tenuity.]
Extreme fineness or subtility; concr. in pl.
| 1601 Holland Pliny (1634) II. 535 Making up the pourfils and extenuities of his lineaments [argutias voltus]. |
† exteˈnuity Obs. rare—1.
[f. extenu-ate v. after tenuity.]
Extreme fineness or subtility; concr. in pl.
| 1601 Holland Pliny (1634) II. 535 Making up the pourfils and extenuities of his lineaments [argutias voltus]. |
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