popular captations which some men use in their speeches

  • 1Captation — Cap*ta tion, n. [L. captatio, fr. captare to catch, intens. of caper to take: cf. F. captation.] A courting of favor or applause, by flattery or address; a captivating quality; an attraction. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Without any of those dresses, or …

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