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Alt. of Apophthegm

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  1. n. Alt. of Apophthegm
  2. n. a short pithy instructive saying
  3. A short, pithy, and instructive saying; a terse remark, conveying some important truth; a sententious precept or maxim. Note: [Apothegm is now the prevalent spelling in the United States.]
  4. n a short pithy instructive saying