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advertency|ædˈvɜːtənsɪ|
[ad. late L. advertentia: see prec. and -ncy.]
The quality of being advertent or attentive; the habit of turning the attention to; attentiveness, heedfulness. (See prec.)
1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. 386 Some errors in interpunctions or poyntings the advertency of the Reader may correct. 1683Dryden Life of Plutarch 77 Through want of advertency he has been often guilty of that errour. 1790Paley Hor. Paul. i. 7 No advertency is sufficient to guard against slips and contradictions. 1800Stuart in Wellesley Desp. 569 An advertency to the former periods of history..ought to caution us to keep a watchful eye on this quarter. |