round


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verb

Definition of ROUND

transitive verb
1
archaic : whisper
2
archaic : to speak to in a whisper

Origin of ROUND

alteration of Middle English rounen, from Old English rūnian; akin to Old English rūn mystery — more at rune
First Known Use: circa 1529

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