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volumed

[ vol-yoomd, -yuhmd ]

adjective

  1. consisting of a volume or volumes (usually used in combination):

    a many-volumed work.

  2. in volumes of rolling or rounded masses, as smoke.


volumed

/ ˈvɒljuːmd /

adjective

  1. of literary works
    1. consisting of or being in volumes
    2. ( in combination )

      a three-volumed history

  2. rare.
    having bulk or volume
  3. poetic.
    forming a rounded mass


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Word History and Origins

Origin of volumed1

First recorded in 1590–1600; volume + -ed 3

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Example Sentences

The amount of many-volumed so-called novels that they have produced is simply appalling.

She looked scornfully, though also with some surprise, round the volumed walls.

Man socially is at least a three volumed work: however much longer the James-like pen of destiny may extend him.

Her dress volumed and her ribands rattled and chirruped on the verge of the slope. '

"Why, it is like something out of a three-volumed novel," said Mollie.

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