2. Capable of exerting power; powerful. Camden.

Pow"er*ful (?), a. 1. Full of power; capable of producing great effects

of any kind; potent; mighty; efficacious; intense; as, a powerful man

or beast; a powerful engine; a powerful argument; a powerful light; a

powerful vessel.

The powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their

true qualities.

Shak.

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