vexation
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Vexation
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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| —n | |
| 1. | the act of vexing or the state of being vexed |
| 2. | something that vexes |
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Word Origin & History
vexation
c.1400, from O.Fr. vexation or directly from L. vexationem (nom. vexatio) "agitation," noun of action from from vexus, from vexare (see vex).
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Example sentences
Mere annoyance, vexation, or inconvenience could not support an award of damages.
Vexation, trouble or annoyance, as with anxieties burdens of misfortunes.
The company knew well the vexation producers felt about the wellhead prices they were enduring.
He was ready to die with vexation, and obstinately would not promise to row.
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