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Webster 1913 Edition


Dulcet

Dul′cet

,
Adj.
[OF.
doucet
, dim. of
dous
sweet, F.
doux
, L.
dulcis
; akin to Gr. [GREEK] . Cf.
Doucet
.]
1.
Sweet to the taste; luscious.
[Obs.]
She tempers
dulcet
creams.
Milton.
2.
Sweet to the ear; melodious; harmonious.
Their dainty lays and
dulcet
melody.
Spenser.

Webster 1828 Edition


Dulcet

DULCET

,
Adj.
[L., sweet.]
1.
Sweet to the taste; luscious.
She tempers dulcet creams.
2.
Sweet to the ear; melodious; harmonious; as dulcet sounds; dulcet symphonies.