Velleitary

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Slow in taking action; lacking resolve.

    "The Preface of the S.T. being vindicated from the exceptions of Mr. T. wherein his skirmiſhings have been manifeſted to be velitary, and weak indeed."

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"The Preface of the S.T. being vindicated from the exceptions of Mr. T. wherein his skirmiſhings have been manifeſted to be velitary, and weak indeed."

Etymology

Derived from velleity.

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