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pedetentous
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pedetentous, a. [L. pes, pedis, foot + tendere to stretch out: cf. L. tentim by degrees.].
Proceeding step by step; advancing cautiously. [1913 Webster]
"That pedetentous pace and pedetentous mind in which it behooves the wise and virtuous improver to walk."
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