anecdotic
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In discussing catastrophes, the Duke indulges in statements, partly scientific, partly anecdotic, which appear to me to be somewhat misleading.
From Collected Essays, Volume V Science and Christian Tradition: Essays by Thomas Henry Huxley
Her importance is thus very great: and it only wanted the proverbial or anecdotic "That!" to make it much greater.
From The English Novel by George Saintsbury
Be that as it may, I never was accused of relating a garbled, broken, and disjointed tale, and for the honor of my anecdotic powers, I resolved not to do so.
From The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I by Charles James Lever
It is suggestive of so many pleasant little platitudes about "long ago," with anecdotic memories of poor dear Dick or Harry, that it rarely fails to interest and amuse.
From One Of Them by Charles James Lever
The anecdotic history, more or less authentic, of the Ettrick Shepherd would fill volumes, and I must try to give some of the cream of it presently.
From Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 by George Saintsbury
