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viz.

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abbreviation for

that is to say; namely (used especially to introduce examples, details, etc.):
the two forms of energy that our society demands in enormous quantities, viz. electricity and liquid fuels.

viz

Origin of viz.¹

First recorded in 1530–40; abbreviation of videlicet ( def ), the -z representing the common medieval symbol for Latin et or -et

It may also be made the change next before the single bob, in which change it may be made two wayes; viz.

In the eighth line we have “bells” seven times repeated in all—bells being taken in their utmost generality, viz., musical action.

It may be added that they start with the most dignified part of this crown of creation, viz., the human head.

As far as possible I have sought spontaneous drawings of quite young children, viz., from between two and three to about six.

I shall therefore (pursuing his Idea of six Weeks) take it during the first tranquil six Weeks that it had, viz.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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