Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CIR'CUM-SPECT
CIR-CUM-SCRIP'TIVE-LYCIR-CUM-SPEC'TION
CIR'CUM-SPECT, a. [L. circumspectus; circum and specio, to look.]
Literally, looking on all sides; looking round. Hence, Cautious; prudent; watchful on all sides; examining carefully all the circumstances that may affect a determination, or a measure to be adopted. – Boyle. Haywood.
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