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converse

Ancestral Lore

Ancestral Lore of converse

mid-14^th century, "to move about, live, dwell; live or behave in a certain way"
from Old French converser "to live, dwell, inhabit, reside; open communication between"

Latin conversari "abide, live, dwell, inhabit, live with", passive of conversare "turn around"
literally, "turn around with"

converse verb

to commune spiritually (with)
to engage in conversation (with)
Obsolete: to have sexual intercourse
Obsolete: to associate; consort

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The usage of the verb converse is not recommended, due to the schism between the original meaning and socio-cultural usage.

See conversation, colloquy

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⚜	classic definition
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