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trait

Postby Bailey » Sun Dec 03, 2006 2:58 pm

trait (trt)
n.
1. A distinguishing feature, as of a person's character. See Synonyms at quality.
2. A genetically determined characteristic or condition: a recessive trait.
3.
a. A stroke with or as if with a pencil.
b. A slight degree or amount, as of a quality; a touch or trace: a sermon with a trait of humor.

[Middle English, shot, from Old French, something drawn, shot, from Latin tractus, a drawing out, line; see tract1.]

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Postby Perry » Sun Dec 03, 2006 8:57 pm

So is a cataloger of characteristics a traitor?
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