† alˈtiloquent, a. Obs.—0
[f. L. alti- high, loftily + loquent-em speaking, pr. pple. of loqui to speak, on analogy of altiloquium: see altiloquy.]
Using high or pompous language.
| 1656 in Blount Glossogr. 1721 in Bailey. [Not in Johnson.] |
† alˈtiloquent, a. Obs.—0
[f. L. alti- high, loftily + loquent-em speaking, pr. pple. of loqui to speak, on analogy of altiloquium: see altiloquy.]
Using high or pompous language.
| 1656 in Blount Glossogr. 1721 in Bailey. [Not in Johnson.] |
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