Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DIS-TIN'GUISH-ING
DIS-TIN'GUISH-ERDIS-TIN'GUISH-ING-LY
DIS-TIN'GUISH-ING, ppr.
- Separating from others by a note of diversity; ascertaining difference by a mark.
- Ascertaining, knowing, or perceiving a difference.
- adj. Constituting difference, or distinction from every thing else; peculiar; as, the distinguishing doctrines of Christianity.
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