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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Eloquent, a. Also: eloqwent. [ME. (Gower) and OF. eloquent, L. ēloquens.] Possessing or displaying eloquence. c1420 Wynt. v. 275.
He wes rycht pert and eloqwent c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 504.
Quhen endit had her ornat speche this eloquent widow, Lowd thai lewch c1552 Lynd. Mon. 965.
Cicero, intyll oratrye, [Was] neuer half sa eloquent a1585 Maitl. Q. lxix. 35.
With aureit termis and style most eloquent
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