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Spread-eagle

created by Webster 1913

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:21:19

Spread"-ea`gle (?), a.

Characterized by a pretentious, boastful, exaggerated style; defiantly or extravagantly bombastic; as, a spread-eagle orator; a spread-eagle speech.

[Colloq.& Humorous]

 

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