No"tice , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Noticed (?);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Noticing (?).]
1. To observe; to see to mark; to take note
of; to heed;
to pay attention to.
2. To show that one
has observed; to take public note of; remark upon; to make comments on; to refer to; as, to notice a book.
This plant deserves to be noticed in this place.
Tooke. Another circumstance was noticed in connection with the suggestion last discussed.
Sir
W. Hamilton. 3. To treat with
attention and civility; as, to notice
strangers.
Syn. -- To remark; observe; perceive; see; mark; note; mind; regard; heed; mention. See Remark.
No"tice (?), n. [F., fr. L. notitia a being known, knowledge, fr.
noscere, notum, to
know. See Know.]
1. The act of
noting, remarking, or observing; observation
by the senses or intellect; cognizance; note.
How ready is envy to mingle with the notices we take of other
persons !
I. Watts.
2. Intelligence, by whatever means communicated;
knowledge given or received; means of knowledge; express notification; announcement; warning.
I . . . have given him notice that the Duke of
Cornwall and Regan his duchess will be here.
Shak. 3. An announcement, often
accompanied by comments or remarks;
as, book notices; theatrical notices.
4. A writing communicating information or warning.
5. Attention; respectful
treatment; civility.
To take notice of, to perceive especially; to observe or
treat with particular attention.
Syn. -- Attention; regard; remark; note; heed; consideration; respect; civility; intelligence; advice; news.
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