VA'RIOUS, adjective [Latin varius, See Vary.] 1. different; several; manifold; as men of various names and various occupations. 2. Changeable; uncertain; unfixed. The names of mixed modes - are very various and doubtful. 3. Unlike each other; diverse. So many and so various laws are giv'n. 4. Variegated; diversified.
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