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Vigorous \Vig"or*ous\, a. [Cf. OF. vigoros, F. vigoureux, LL.
vigorosus.]
1. Possessing vigor; full of physical or mental strength or
active force; strong; lusty; robust; as, a vigorous youth;
a vigorous plant.
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Famed for his valor, young,
At sea successful, vigorous and strong. --Waller.
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2. Exhibiting strength, either of body or mind; powerful;
strong; forcible; energetic; as, vigorous exertions; a
vigorous prosecution of a war.
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The beginnings of confederacies have been always
vigorous and successful. --Davenant.
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{Vig"or*ous*ness}, n.
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