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Elʹzevir

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An edition of a classic author, published and printed by the family of Elzevir, and said to be immaculate. Virgil, one of the master-pieces, is certainly incorrect in some places. (1592–1626.)

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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