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Definition

A great deal of patience.

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In Context

  • "I am not endowed with the patience of an angel; but what could I do? The retreat to my room was cut off, they had been washing the floor for Sunday, and the room was no doubt steaming with vapour from the damp boards."
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See Also

  • overpatient
  • patience is a virtue
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