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† neˈgotious, a. Obs. rare.
[ad. L. negōtiōsus, f. negōtium: see -ous.]
Involving, or given to, occupation or business.
1603Florio Montaigne iii. ix. 580 Let them not looke for any cumbersome negotious and carefull matter. 1642Rogers Naaman 128 What is so negotious and eagerly busie, as an usurping Absalon? Ibid. 309 Some servants..are very nimble and negotious. 1656Blount Glossogr.
Hence † neˈgotiousness. Obs. rare—1.
1642Rogers Naaman 606 God needs not our negotiousnesse, or double diligence, to bring his matters to passe. |