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conceit(2)(dictionary)
conceit(dictionary)

conceit(2) (iou)



conceit verb. arch. & dial. M16.
[from the noun.]
I. verb trans.
Form a conception of; apprehend. M16-E17.
Shakespeare Julius Caesar Him and his worth and our great need of him You have right well conceited.
Fill or inspire with a conceit or fancy. L16.
F. Hall To conceit ourselves that our progeny will be satisfied with our English.
Take a fancy to, like. L16.
M. R. Mitford I shall never conceit the sight of a perch again.
Imagine, fancy, think. E17.
J. Priestley Arts of sorcery which they conceit that he learned in Egypt. J. R. Seeley Conceiting himself to be made of better clay than other men.
Conceive as a purpose or design, plan. E-M17.
II.
verb intrans. Form a conception; think, imagine, consider. L16-E19.