verb. sap.

abbreviation for

1. verbum sapienti sat est

Word History and Origins

Origin of verb. sap.¹

Latin: a word is enough to the wise

Example Sentences

Hell has its price! verb. sap.

From Literature

Verb. sap., my long-honoured old chap!

From Project Gutenberg

"Verb. sap., sir," said the Bengali.

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Verb. sap.—you are sapient, I know, like your Sire— And—you'll take this strange "kettle of fish" off the fire!

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I like enthusiasm; but genuine enthusiasm does not halt at a shilling, which is the sum for which my effigy is obtainable in the public market; verb. sap.

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