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adverted

[ad-vurt]

ad·vert

1[ad-vurt]
verb (used without object)
1.
to remark or comment; refer (usually followed by to): He adverted briefly to the news of the day.
2.
to turn the attention (usually followed by to): The committee adverted to the business at hand.

Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English a(d)verten < Old French a(d)vertirLatin advertere to pay attention, equivalent to ad- ad- + vertere to turn; ad- replacing a- a-5


1. allude.

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Adverted is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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