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(), a. 1. Circuitous; going round; indirect; as, roundabout speech. We have taken a terrible roundabout road. Burke. 2. Encircling; enveloping; comprehensive. "Large, sound, roundabout sense." Locke. Round"about° n. 1. A horizontal wheel or frame, commonly with wooden horses, etc., on which children ride; a merry-go-round. Smart. 2. A dance performed in a circle. Goldsmith. 3. A short, close jacket worn by boys, sailors, etc. 4. A state or scene of constant change, or of recurring labor and vicissitude. Cowper. スポンサード リンク
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