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Definition of Divagations
1. divagation [n] - See also: divagation
Lexicographical Neighbors of Divagations
Literary usage of Divagations
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. England's Policy, it Traditions and Problems by Lewis Sergeant (1881)
"divagations. (1874-80.) THE events of the last few years are too fresh in the
memories of Englishmen to need recalling in detail; but they are at the same ..."
2. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1881)
"KPDE ‘I divagations.”—It is perhaps worth noting that in Harper's Magazine for
October there is a review of Miss Thackeray's last book, ..."
3. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1881)
"Miss Williamson's divagations. NY.Harper, 1881. 40 p. Q. (Frank- lin sq. lib., no.
177.) pap., 15 c. Containing also: Fina; Fina's aunt; Da capo; ..."
4. Brief Literary Criticisms by Richard Holt Hutton (1906)
"KUSKIN FAILED AS A POET • Miss THACKERAY gave one of her very charming books the
very unpromising title of Miss Williams' divagations. ..."
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