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Webster 1913 Edition
Auricular
1.
Of or pertaining to the ear, or to the sense of hearing;
as,
. auricular
nerves2.
Told in the ear, i. e., told privately;
as,
. auricular
confession to the priestThis next chapter is a penitent confession of the king, and the strangest . . . that ever was
auricular
. Milton.
3.
Recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing;
“Auricular assurance.” as,
. auricular
evidenceShak.
4.
Received by the ear; known by report.
“Auricular traditions.” Bacon.
5.
(Anat.)
Pertaining to the auricles of the heart.
Auricular finger
, the little finger; so called because it can be readily introduced into the ear passage.
Webster 1828 Edition
Auricular
AURIC'ULAR
,Adj.
1.
Pertaining to the ear; within the sense of hearing; told in the ear; as auricular confession.2.
Recognized by the ear; known by the sense of hearing; as auricular evidence.3.
Traditional; known by report; as auricular traditions.