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embroglio
(gcide) | Imbroglio \Im*brogl"io\, n.; pl. Imbroglios. [Written also
embroglio.] [It. See 1st Broil, and cf. Embroil.]
1. An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of
fiction.
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2. A complicated and embarrassing state of things; a serious
misunderstanding or disagreement, especially one that is
bitter.
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Wrestling to free itself from the baleful imbroglio.
--Carlyle.
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Embroglio
(gcide) | Embroglio \Em*brogl"io\, n.
See Imbroglio.
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Embroglio
(gcide) | Imbroglio \Im*brogl"io\, n.; pl. Imbroglios. [Written also
embroglio.] [It. See 1st Broil, and cf. Embroil.]
1. An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of
fiction.
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2. A complicated and embarrassing state of things; a serious
misunderstanding or disagreement, especially one that is
bitter.
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Wrestling to free itself from the baleful imbroglio.
--Carlyle.
[1913 Webster]Embroglio \Em*brogl"io\, n.
See Imbroglio.
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