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Webster 1913 Edition

Intimation

Inˊti-ma′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
intimatio
: cf. F.
intimation
.]
1.
The act of intimating; also, the thing intimated.
2.
Announcement; declaration.
Macaulay.
They made an edict with an
intimation
that whosoever killed a stork, should be banished.
Holland.
3.
A hint; an obscure or indirect suggestion or notice; a remote or ambiguous reference;
as, he had given only
intimations
of his design
.
Without mentioning the king of England, or giving the least
intimation
that he was sent by him.
Bp. Burnet.

Webster 1828 Edition

Intimation

INTIMA'TION

,
Noun.
Hint; an obscure or indirect suggestion or notice; a declaration or remark communicating imperfect information. Our friend left us without giving any previous intimation of his design.

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