(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:26:25

Quin`tes*sen"tial (?), a.

Of the nature of a quintessence; purest.

"Quintessential extract of mediocrity."

G. Eliot.

 

© Webster 1913.

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