Definition for SCI'O-LIST

SCI'O-LIST, n. [L. sciolus, a diminutive formed on scio, to know.]

One who knows little, or who knows many things superficially; a smatterer. These passages in that book, were enough to humble the presumption of our modern sciolists, if their pride were not as great as their ignorance. – Temple.

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