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Imply , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Implied ; p. pr. & vb. n. Implying.] [From the same source as employ. See Employ, Ply, and cf. Implicate, Apply.]
- To infold or involve; to wrap up. [Obs.] “His head in curls implied.” Chapman.1913 Webster
- To involve in substance or essence, or by fair inference, or by construction of law, when not include virtually; as, war implies fighting.1913 Webster
Where a malicious act is proved, a malicious intention is implied.
Bp. Sherlock.1913 WebsterWhen a man employs a laborer to work for him, . . . the act of hiring implies an obligation and a promise that he shall pay him a reasonable reward for his services.
Blackstone.1913 Webster - To refer, ascribe, or attribute. [Obs.]1913 Webster
Whence might this distaste arise?
1913 WebsterIf [from] neither your perverse and peevish will.
To which I most imply it.J. Webster.Syn. -- To involve; include; comprise; import; mean; denote; signify; betoken. See Involve.
1913 Webster
- To infold or involve; to wrap up. [Obs.] “His head in curls implied.”