Pedetentous
Pronunciation : Ped`e*ten"tous
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. pes, pedis, foot + tendere to stretch out: cf. L. tentim by degrees.]
Definition : Defn: Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously. [R.] That pedetentous pace and pedetentous mind in which it behooves the wise and virtuous improver to walk. Sydney Smith.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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