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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Acace’tus.
 
One who does nothing badly. It was a name given to Mercury or Herms for his eloquence. (Greek, a, not; kakos, bad.)   1
 


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