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Improper

Improper (improper)
a.(?)
Im*prop"er
[F. impropre, L. improprius; pref. im- not + proprius proper. See Proper.]
  1. Not proper; not suitable; not fitted to the circumstances, design, or end; unfit; not becoming; incongruous; inappropriate; indecent; as, an improper medicine; improper thought, behavior, language, dress.

    Follow'd his enemy king, and did him service,
    Improper for a slave.
    Shak.

    And to their proper operation still,
    Ascribe all Good; to their improper, Ill.
    Pope.

  2. Not peculiar or appropriate to individuals; general; common.
    [Obs.]

    Not to be adorned with any art but such improper ones as nature is said to bestow, as singing and poetry. J. Fletcher.

  3. Not according to facts; inaccurate; erroneous.

    Improper diphthong. See under Diphthong. -- Improper feud, an original feud, not earned by military service. Mozley *** W. -- Improper fraction. See under Fraction.


Improper

Improper (improper)
v. t.
Im*prop"er
  1. To appropriate] to limit.
    [Obs.]

    He would in like manner improper and inclose the sunbeams to comfort the rich and not the poor. Jewel.














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