scholiast meaning

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scholiast (noun): a scholar who writes explanatory notes on an author (especially an ancient commentator on a classical author).

Definition of scholiast

  1. a scholar who writes explanatory notes on an author (especially an ancient commentator on a classical author)

    Type of: scholar

    Kinds: glossarist

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in ST · 9-letter words

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