EXERGASIA. 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, expolitio, repetitio, a polishing or trimming; derived from 〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉〈 in non-Latin alphabet 〉, [exergazomai] repeto, effectum reddo, to repeat, to polish a thing after it is finished.
A figure when we abide still in one place, and yet seem to speak divers things, many times re∣peating one sentence, but yet with other words, sentences and exornations.
It differs (as M••lancthon saith) from Synony∣mia, forasmuch as that repeats a sentence, or thing, only with changed words: but this with like words, like sentences, and like things, ha∣ving also many exornations to the garnishing of it.
Thus to describe a beautiful woman, may be said,
She hath a winning countenance, a pleasant eye, an amiable presence, a cheerful aspect.
She was the object of his thoughts, the enter∣t••inment of his discourse, the contentment of his heart.
Your beauty (sweet Lady) hath conquered my reason, subdued my will, mastered my judge∣ment.