Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DIS-TIN'GUISH-ED
DIS-TIN'GUISH-A-BLEDIS-TIN'GUISH-ER
DIS-TIN'GUISH-ED, pp.
- Separated or known by a mark of difference, or by different qualities.
- adj. Separated from others by superior or extraordinary qualities; whence, eminent; extraordinary; transcendent; noted; famous; celebrated. Thus, we admire distinguished men, distinguished talents or virtues, and distinguished services.
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