Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DE-IP-NOS'O-PHIST
DE-IP-NOS'O-PHIST, n. [Gr. δειπνον, a feast, and σοφιςης, a sophist.]
One of an ancient sect of philosophers, who were famous for their learned conversation at meals. – Ash. Observer.
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