| Scruple (scruple) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Scru"ple |
| [L. scrupulus a
small sharp or pointed stone, the twenty-fourth part of an ounce, a
scruple, uneasiness, doubt, dim. of scrupus a rough or sharp
stone, anxiety, uneasiness; perh. akin to Gr. (?) the chippings of
stone, (?) a |
A weight of twenty grains; the third part of a
dram.
Hence, a very small quantity; a
particle.
Hesitation as to action from the difficulty
of determining what is right or expedient; unwillingness, doubt, or
hesitation proceeding from motives of conscience.
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| Scruple (scruple) |
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| v. i. | |
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| Scru"ple |
|
To be reluctant or to hesitate, as regards
an action, on account of considerations of conscience or
expedience.
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| Scruple (scruple) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Scru"ple |
|
To regard with suspicion] to hesitate at; to question.
To excite scruples in; to cause to
scruple.
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