(n.) A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually
two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a
portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase.
(n.) A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often
employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.
(n.) A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any
one expreses himself; diction; expression.
(n.) A short clause or portion of a period.
(v. t.) To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to
style.
(v. i.) To use proper or fine phrases.
(v. i.) To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See
Phrase, n., 4.
