Detective
Pronunciation : De*tect"ive
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Fitted for, or skilled in, detecting; employed in detecting crime or criminals; as, a detective officer.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : De*tect"ive
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: One who business it is so detect criminals or discover matters of secrecy.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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