n. See Adze. [ Obs. ] Moxon. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OE. avis, F. avis; &unr_; + OF. vis, fr. L. visum seemed, seen; really p. p. of videre to see, so that vis meant that which has seemed best. See Vision, and cf. Avise, Advise. ]
We may give advice, but we can not give conduct. Franklin. [ 1913 Webster ]
How shall I dote on her with more advice,
That thus without advice begin to love her? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ In commercial language, advice usually means information communicated by letter; -- used chiefly in reference to drafts or bills of exchange; as, a letter of advice. McElrath. [ 1913 Webster ]
Advice boat,
To take advice.
n. [ OE. avis, F. avis; &unr_; + OF. vis, fr. L. visum seemed, seen; really p. p. of videre to see, so that vis meant that which has seemed best. See Vision, and cf. Avise, Advise. ]
We may give advice, but we can not give conduct. Franklin. [ 1913 Webster ]
How shall I dote on her with more advice,
That thus without advice begin to love her? Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ In commercial language, advice usually means information communicated by letter; -- used chiefly in reference to drafts or bills of exchange; as, a letter of advice. McElrath. [ 1913 Webster ]
Advice boat,
To take advice.