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Round (4)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Round, adv. 1. On all sides; around.

Round he throws his baleful eyes. Milton.

2. Circularly; in a circular form or manner; by revolving or reversing one's position; as, to turn one's head round; a wheel turns round.

3. In circumference; as, a ball is ten inches round.

4. From one side or party to another; as to come or turn round, — that is, to change sides or opinions.

5. By or in a circuit; by a course longer than the direct course; back to the starting point.

6. Through a circle, as of friends or houses.

The invitations were sent round accordingly. Sir W. Scott.

7. Roundly; fully; vigorously. Chaucer.

All round, over the whole place; in every direction. — All-round, of general capacity; as, an all-round man. — To bring one round. (a) To cause one to change his opinions or line of conduct. (b) To restore one to health.