Sorbonist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Sorbonist
From the New Latin word Sorbonista, dating back to 1550–60. See Sorbonne, -ist
Example Sentences
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The Sorbonist, canonical, and civilian doctors most judiciously argued with him about the most prudential maximes, sentences, ordinances, acts, and statutes for ordering all manner of persones in their consciences, bodyes, fortunes, and reputation; nor was there an end put to those literate exercitations till the grammarians, rhetoricians, poets, and logicians had assailed him with all the subtleties and nicest quodlibets their respective habits could afford.
From Project Gutenberg
Sir Hudibras was learned in controversy:— "For he a rope of sand could twist As tough as learned Sorbonist And weave fine cobwebs fit for skull That's empty when the moon is full, Such as take lodgings in a head That's to be let unfurnished."
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"Else, wherefore our rejoinder to his cartels?" returned the Sorbonist.
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"And who may be this Phoenix--this Gargantua of intellect--who is to vanquish us all, as Panurge did Thaumast, the Englishman?" asked the Sorbonist of the Scot.
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Et quolibet ente!! added the Sorbonist.
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