Phrase

·vi To use proper or fine phrases.

II. Phrase ·noun A short clause or portion of a period.

III. Phrase ·vi To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. ·see Phrase, ·noun, 4.

IV. Phrase ·noun A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression.

V. Phrase ·vt To express in words, or in peculiar words; to Call; to Style.

VI. Phrase ·noun A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.

VII. Phrase ·noun A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase.