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Degraded | Degraded \De*grad"ed\, a. 1. Reduced in rank, character, or reputation; debased; sunken; low; base. [1913 Webster] The Netherlands . . . were reduced practically to a very degraded condition. --Motley. [1913 Webster] 2. (Biol.) Having the typical characters or organs in a partially developed condition, or lacking certain parts. [1913 Webster] Some families of plants are degraded dicotyledons. --Dana. [1913 Webster] 3. [Cf. F. degr['e] step.] (Her.) Having steps; -- said of a cross each of whose extremities finishes in steps growing larger as they leave the center; -- termed also on degrees. [1913 Webster] |
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