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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Exceptious

· Ex·cep·tious · IPA /ɪkˈsɛpʃəs/
01 a. Disposed or apt to take exceptions, or to object; captious.
  1. 1.
    Disposed or apt to take exceptions, or to object; captious.[Obs.]
    “At least effectually silence the doubtful and exceptious.” South.