Of writings, studies, etc.: worthy of or suitable for one of noble birth; = liberal, adj. 2. Chiefly in free arts, free sciences. Now historical.
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| 释义 | society > education > learning > study > subject or object of study > [adjective] > liberal (3) freeOE Of writings, studies, etc.: worthy of or suitable for one of noble birth; = liberal, adj. 2. Chiefly in free arts, free sciences. Now historical. liberalc1390 Esp. of an occupation, education, or area of study: (in early use) worthy of or suitable for a person of noble birth or superior social status… scientific1589 Concerned with the subjects or ‘sciences’ comprising a liberal education. Opposed to mechanical. Cf. science, n. 3a. Obsolete. rare. |
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