·adj Having a position intermediate between erect and patent, or spreading.
II. Erecto-patent ·adj Standing partially spread and erect;
— said of the wings of certain insects.
·adj A writing securing to an <<Invention>>. II. Patent ·adj A document making a grant and conveyan...
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·adj Having a surface dressed by cutting with a hammer the head of which consists of broad thin chis...