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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Express \Ex*press"\ ([e^]ks*pr[e^]s"), a. [F. expr[`e]s, L.
expressus, p. p. of exprimere to express; ex. out + premere
To press. See {Press}.]
1. Exactly representing; exact.
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Their human countenance
The express resemblance of the gods. --Milton.
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2. Directly and distinctly stated; declared in terms; not
implied or left to inference; made unambiguous by
intention and care; clear; not dubious; as, express
consent; an express statement.
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I have express commandment. --Shak.
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3. Intended for a particular purpose; relating to an express;
sent on a particular errand; dispatched with special
speed; as, an express messenger or train. Also used
adverbially.
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A messenger sent express from the other world.
--Atterbury.
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2. of or pertaining to an {express train} or other conveyance
designated an express[5]; makiung few or no intermediate
stops; as, an express stop; an express fare; an express
elevator.
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{Express color}. (Law) See the Note under {Color}, n., 8.
Syn: Explicit; clear; unambiguous. See {Explicit}.
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