verve

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verve †special vein or bent in writing XVII; spirit, dash, go XIX. — (O)F. verve †form of expression, †empty chatter, †whim, vigour — L. verba, pl. of verbum WORD.

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verve

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verve / vərv/ • n. vigor and spirit or enthusiasm: Kollo sings with supreme verve and flexibility.

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