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discreetly

Meaning of “discreetly”

Circumspectly; cautiously; with nice judgment of what is best to be done or omitted.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Mark 12:34

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The KJV occurrence

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Mark 12:34
And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 12:34 · retained source text

And when Iesus saw that he answered discreetly, hee saide vnto him, Thou art not far from the kingdome of God. And no man after that durst aske him any question.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Circumspectly; cautiously; with nice judgment of what is best to be done or omitted.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 597