a. [ L. odoratus, p. p. of odorare to perfume, fr. odor odor. ] Odorous. [ Obos. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
The same cause would operate a diminution of the value of stock. A. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
The virtues of private persons operate but on a few. Atterbury. [ 1913 Webster ]
A plain, convincing reason operates on the mind both of a learned and ignorant hearer as long as they live. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
The same cause would operate a diminution of the value of stock. A. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
The virtues of private persons operate but on a few. Atterbury. [ 1913 Webster ]
A plain, convincing reason operates on the mind both of a learned and ignorant hearer as long as they live. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]