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chelster commented on the word doctiloquent
Speaking learnedly, as an expert on some subject.
June 24, 2011
Gildedmuse commented on the word doctiloquent
Doctiloquent
Adjective
(rare) Speaking learnedly.
Etymology
Coined from Latin docti + loquens, from genitive of doceo (“I teach”) + present participle of loquor (“I speak”). Compare eloquent.
April 6, 2016