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(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 4:16:50

Vic*to"ri*ous (?), a. [L. victoriosus: cf. F. victorieux. See Victory.]

Of or pertaining to victory, or a victor' being a victor; bringing or causing a victory; conquering; winning; triumphant; as, a victorious general; victorious troops; a victorious day.

But I shall rise victorious, and subdue My vanquisher. Milton.

Now are our brows bound wind victorious wreaths. Shak.

-- Vic*to"ri*ous*ly, adv. -- Vic*to"ri*ous*ness, n.

 

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