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Princeton's WordNet
deipnosophistnoun
someone skilled at informal chitchat
Wiktionary
deipnosophistnoun
one of an ancient group of philosophers, who engaged in learned dialogue at meals
deipnosophistnoun
a person skilled at informal, across-the-table small talk
Etymology: Greek [deipnosofisth's] [deipnon] a meal + [sofisth's] a wise man, sophist
Webster Dictionary
Deipnosophistnoun
one of an ancient sect of philosophers, who cultivated learned conversation at meals
Etymology: [Gr. deipnosofisth`s; dei^pnon a meal + sofisth`s a wise man, sophist.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Deipnosophist
dīp-nos′ō-fist, n. one who converses learnedly at dinner, a table-philosopher—from the title of a work by Athenæus. [Gr. deipnon, dinner, sophistēs—sophos, wise.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of deipnosophist in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of deipnosophist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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