Etcetera

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Meaning

(proscribed) Alternative form of et cetera..

Definitions by Sense

1. (proscribed) Alternative form of et cetera.
2. Alternative form of et cetera.

Example Sentences

“To create life, to use science itself, chemical galvanism, electrobiology, etcetera, etcetera. To reanimate dead tissue, now, whomever unlocks that mystery, is not a man, but a god.” “Like Frankenstein.” “Who?” “Like Dr. Victor Frankenstein.” “Never heard of him.” “Right.”

The Toorkmuns keep their money and little valuable etceteras in large purses made of the skins of camels' necks.

Now persons who are not clasified among those whom we have alluded to, have their own ideas on social subjects, and realise that billiard and card playing, loafing around pubs., patronising a play (when opportunity offers) with one’s “best girl,” and in the splenditude of Sunday attire, with a high collar and all the etceteras of masherdom, imagining that it is only a case of “look and conquer,” do not sum up the whole happiness in life.

"When did you leave Oklahoma? Where is Reddy McGill now? Why are you selling those impossible contraptions on the street?["] […] "A year ago," answered Kansas Bill systematically. "Putting up windmills in Arizona. For pin money to buy etceteras with.["]

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