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diction †word, phrase XV; choice of phraseology, wording XVII. — (O)F. diction or L. dictiō, -ōn- saying, mode of expression, (later) word, f. dict-, pp. stem of dīcere say, rel. to Gr. deiknúnai show, Goth. gateihan announce, OHG. zīhan (G. zeihen), OE. tēon (:- *teohan) accuse, ON. tjá show, tell; see -TION.

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