versal

adjective

ver·​sal ˈvər-səl How to pronounce versal (audio) ˈvär- How to pronounce versal (audio)
archaic
: entire, whole
as pale as any clout in the versal worldWilliam Shakespeare

Word History

Etymology

short for universal entry 1

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of versal was in 1592

Dictionary Entries Near versal

Cite this Entry

“Versal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/versal. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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