3 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Advice \Ad*vice"\, n. [OE. avis, F. avis; ? + OF vis, fr L.
visum seemed, seen; really p. p. of videre to see so that
vis meant that which has seemed best. See {Vision}, and cf
{Avise}, {Advise}.]
1. An opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be
followed; counsel.
We may give advice, but we can not give conduct.
--Franklin.
2. Deliberate consideration; knowledge. [Obs.]
How shall I dote on her with more advice, That thus
without advice begin to love her? --Shak.
3. Information or notice given intelligence; as late
advices from France; -- commonly in the plural.
Note: In commercial language, advice usually means
information communicated by letter; -- used chiefly in
reference to drafts or bills of exchange; as a letter
of advice. --McElrath.
4. (Crim. Law) Counseling to perform a specific illegal act
--Wharton.
{Advice boat}, a vessel employed to carry dispatches or to
reconnoiter; a dispatch boat.
{To take advice}.
a To accept advice.
b To consult with another or others
Syn: Counsel; suggestion; recommendation; admonition;
exhortation; information; notice.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
advice
n : a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY ((C)1911 Released April 15 1993) [devils]:
ADVICE, n. The smallest current coin.
"The man was in such deep distress,"
Said Tom, "that I could do no less
Than give him good advice." Said Jim:
"If less could have been done for him
I know you well enough, my son,
To know that's what you would have done."
Jebel Jocordy
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