ELEGANCE (from eligo, I choose), denotes a manner of doing or saying any thing politely, agreeably, and choicely; politely, so as to please people of delicate taste; agreeably, so as to diffuse a relish which gratifies every body; and choicely, so as to rise above the common way or mode.
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