Obs.–1 In 8 vertuose. [Anglicized form of VIRTUOSO: cf. next.] A virtuoso.
a. 1721. Prior, Ess. Learning, ¶ 6. The Gentleman who likes Medals very well will always be desirous to possess the best of them, and the Antiquary or Vertuose will be sure to top false ones upon him.
