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Webster 1913 Edition


Informal

In-form′al

,
Adj.
[Pref.
in-
not +
formal
.]
1.
Not in the regular, usual, or established form; not according to official, conventional, prescribed, or customary forms or rules; irregular; hence, without ceremony;
as, an
informal
writing, proceeding, or visit
.
2.
Deranged in mind; out of one’s senses.
[Obs.]
These poor
informal
women.
Shakespeare

Webster 1828 Edition


Informal

INFORM'AL

,
Adj.
[in and formal.] Not in the regular or usual form; as an informal writing; informal proceedings.
1.
Not in the usual manner; not according to custom; as an informal visit.
2.
Not with the official forms; as the secretary made to the envoy an informal communication.