Corpulency

Corpulency
Corpulence Cor"pu*lence (k?r"p?-lens), Corpulency Cor"pu*len*cy (k?r"p?-len-s?), n. [L. corpulentia: cf. F. corpulence.] [1913 Webster] 1. Excessive fatness; fleshiness; obesity. [1913 Webster]

2. Thickness; density; compactness. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

The heaviness and corpulency of water requiring a great force to divide it. --Ray. [1913 Webster]


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