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   Discreet (?), a. [Compar. Discreeter (?); superl. Discreetest.] [F. discret, L. discretus separated (whence the meaning reserved, prudent), p. p. of discernere. See Discern, and cf. Discrete.]
   1. Possessed of discernment, especially in avoiding error or evil, and in the adaptation of means to ends; prudent; sagacious; judicious; not rash or heedless; cautious.
   
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   It is the discreet man, not the witty, nor the learned, nor the brave, who guides the conversation, and gives measures to society. Addison.
   
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   Satire 's my weapon, but I 'm too discreet
   
   To run amuck, and tilt at all I meet. Pope.
   
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   The sea is silent, the sea is discreet. Longfellow.
   
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   2. Differing; distinct. [Obs.]  Spenser.
   
   -- Dis*creet"ly, adv. -- Dis*creet"ness, n.