† ˈversity Obs.
[Abbrev. of university.]
= varsity.
| c 1680 Hickeringill Hist. Whiggism i. Wks. 1716 I. 37 M. Tantivee is a Graduate, and no small Fool, I assure you, he has been at the ― Versity. 1691 Mrs. D'Anvers Academia 8 When e're he's sent to th' Versity. |