† proˈfused, a. Obs.
[f. L. profūs-us (see profuse a.) + -ed1; or pa. pple. of profuse v.]
= profuse a. Hence † proˈfusedly adv., profusely.
| 1608 D. T[uvil] Ess. Pol. & Mor. 96 b, Affects profused laughter [cf. L. profusa hilaritas (Cicero)] at a feast. 1690 Norris Pract. Disc. (1707) IV. 234 To what purpose does Dr. Wh...lay himself out so profusedly to prove that the Creatures are good? |