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virtu

[ver-too, vur-too] / vərˈtu, ˈvɜr tu /
NOUN
bric-a-brac
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For example, Machiavelli appears and discusses his philosophical concept of "virtu" – the qualities needed to be a leader – with the hero Ezio.

From The Guardian • Mar. 15, 2011

New foreign investment virtu ally was halted for months following the disorders.

From Time Magazine Archive

But large further sums were spent on such bric-a- brackery, such articles of virtu, as 37 bronze-labeled stones from foreign countries in the "Hall of Nations."

From Time Magazine Archive

Courting private cap ital, the new regime has returned virtu ally all foreign properties seized by Sukarno, promised tax holidays and easy repatriation of profits to all newcomers.

From Time Magazine Archive

With great good taste, she has made no alteration in the decoration or destination of the rooms, but has added modern furniture, family portraits, and many objects of virtu.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 425 Volume 17, New Series, February 21, 1852 by Chambers, William




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