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English-Ukrainian dictionary. 2013.
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Pedetentous — Ped e*ten tous, a. [L. pes, pedis, foot + tendere to stretch out: cf. L. tentim by degrees.] Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously. [R.] [1913 Webster] That pedetentous pace and pedetentous mind in which it behooves the wise and virtuous… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pedetentous — /ped i tenˈtəs/ adjective Proceeding slowly ORIGIN: L pedentim, temptim, from pēs, pedis foot, and temptāre, ātum to make trial of … Useful english dictionary
