- 1. n a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap) v express in words v let something be known v narrate or give a detailed account of v give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority v discern or comprehend v inform positively and with certainty and confidence v give evidence v mark as different Source: ecdict
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