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Meanings of mere smattering in English

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Usage of mere smattering in English
1
Not a mere smattering of it, however; for this usually does about as much harm as good.
The Young Man's Guide
2
In the modern schools French, for example, is really taught; pupils do not acquire a mere smattering of the language.
An essay on the American contribution and the democratic idea
3
He was a hunter of butterflies by nature; but he possessed a something more than a mere smattering of other odd crafts.
A Splendid Hazard
4
He was not content with a mere smattering, but learned it well enough to converse in it as well as to read it.
From Canal Boy to President; Or, the Boyhood and Manhood of Jame...
5
"What's called education nowadays," he said, "is a mere smattering and does no good.
Innocent : her fancy and his fact
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