01 n. An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
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An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.“Affectation is an awkward and forced imitation of what should be genuine and easy, wanting the beauty that accompanies what is natural what is natural.” — Locke.
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2.
A striving after.[Obs.]
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3.
Fondness; affection.[Obs.]