‖n. [ L. dedimus we have given, fr. dare to give. So called because the writ began, Dedimus potestatem, etc. ] (Law) A writ to commission private persons to do some act in place of a judge, as to examine a witness, etc. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. taediosus, fr. taedium. See Tedium. ] Involving tedium; tiresome from continuance, prolixity, slowness, or the like; wearisome. --
I see a man's life is a tedious one. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
I would not be tedious to the court. Bunyan. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. taediosus, fr. taedium. See Tedium. ] Involving tedium; tiresome from continuance, prolixity, slowness, or the like; wearisome. --
I see a man's life is a tedious one. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
I would not be tedious to the court. Bunyan. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ 1913 Webster ]