Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for EX-HIB'IT
EX-HIB'IT, v.t. [egzhib'it; L. exhibeo; ex and habeo, to have or hold, as we say, to hold out or forth.]
- To offer or present to view; to present for inspection; to show; as, to exhibit paintings or other specimens of art; to exhibit papers or documents in court.
- To show; to display; to manifest publicly; as, to exhibit a noble example of bravery or generosity.
- To present; to offer publicly or officially; as, to exhibit a charge of high treason.
- To administer, as medicines.
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