verticle

Etymology 1

Latin verticula (“a joint”).

noun

  1. An axis or hinge; a turning point.
    1653, Edward Waterhouse, An humble Apology for Learning and Learned Men Now grows our nation to its zenith; fame is no friend to continuance: the verticle is near, when admiration from abroad, and luxury at home, threaten our change.

Etymology 2

adj

  1. Misspelling of vertical.

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