otherguess

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adjective

Of another kind; different.

First used 17th c.Scrabble 14
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Meanings

adjectiveotherguess (not comparable)

alternative othergates · alternative otherguise

  1. archaicnot comparableOf another kind; different.First known use 17th c.

    Be aſſured I have in reſerve a body of othergueſs arguments, vvhich I am ready to produce.

    1732, George Berkeley, “The First Dialogue”, in Alciphron: Or, The Minute Philosopher. […], volume I, London: […] J[acob] Tonson […], →OCLC, section XV, page 57
    1 more example

    “I have known other-guess authors than you (that is, in point of interest and fame) kept in continual attendance and dependance during the best part of their lives, and after all, disappointed in the expectation of seeing their performances exhibited on the stage.”

    1751, [Tobias] Smollett, The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle […], volume (please specify |volume=I to IV), London: Harrison and Co., […], →OCLC
adverbotherguess (not comparable)

alternative othergates · alternative otherguise

  1. not comparableobsoleteIn another way.

Origin

Corruption of othergates.

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Chicago

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