Controverse

//ˈkɒntɹəvɜː(ɹ)s// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Controversy. obsolete

    "So fitly now here commeth next in place, After the proofe of prowesse ended well, The controverse of beauties soveraine grace […]"

Verb
  1. 1
    to controvert obsolete

Example

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"So fitly now here commeth next in place, After the proofe of prowesse ended well, The controverse of beauties soveraine grace […]"

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French controverse.

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