n. [ L. digressio: cf. F. digression. ]
The digressions I can not excuse otherwise, than by the confidence that no man will read them. Sir W. Temple. [ 1913 Webster ]
Then my digression is so vile, so base,
That it will live engraven in my face. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to, or having the character of, a digression; departing from the main purpose or subject. T. Warton. [ 1913 Webster ]