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   Numerous , a. [L. numerosus. See Number.]
   Consisting of a great number of units or individual objects; being many; as, a numerous army; numerous objections.
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   Such and so numerous was their chivalry.
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   Consisting of poetic numbers; rhythmical; measured and counted; melodious; musical. [Obs.]
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   Such prompt eloquence
   Flowed from their lips, in prose or numerous verse.
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   -- Nu"mer*ous*ly, adv. -- Nu"mer*ous*ness, n.
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