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Importunee
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What's The Definition Of Importunee?Synonyms | Synonyms for Importunee: Related Terms | Find terms related to Importunee: See Also | Importunee In Webster's Dictionary \Im`por*tunee"\, a. [F. importun, L. importunus;
pref. im- not + a derivative from the root of portus harbor,
importunus therefore orig. meaning, hard of access. See
{Port} harbor, and cf. {Importunate}.]
1. Inopportune; unseasonable. [Obs.]
2. Troublesome; vexatious; persistent; urgent; hence,
vexatious on account of untimely urgency or perinacious
solicitation. [Obs.]
And their importune fates all satisfied. --Spenser.
Of all other affections it [envy] is the most
importune and continual. --Bacon.
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