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Logomachy   Listen
noun
Logomachy  n.  
1.
Contention in words merely, or a contention about words; a war of words. "The discussion concerning the meaning of the word "justification"... has largely been a mere logomachy."
2.
A game of word making.





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"Logomachy" Quotes from Famous Books



... men O'Connell had to compete almost single-handed; for although he was well supported by the priests, and by the old hacks of the association, he alone could confront intellectually so gifted an array of antagonists, or maintain, with any chance of victory, his side in the logomachy which was perpetually proceeding within the circle of the Repeal Association. Moore, in one of his melodies, represents the demon of discord as annually appearing in the Boyne, and casting forth the burning arrows which were ignited ...
— The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. - From George III. to Victoria • E. Farr and E. H. Nolan


Words linked to "Logomachy" :   debate, logomachist


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