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Industrious
Webster's Dictionary
(1):
(a.) Given to industry; characterized by diligence; constantly, regularly, or habitually occupied; busy; assiduous; not slothful or idle; - commonly implying devotion to lawful and useful labor.
(2):
(a.) Steadily and perseveringly active in a particular pursuit or aim; as, he was negligent in business, but industrious in pleasure; an industrious mischief maker.
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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Industrious'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​i/industrious.html. 1828.