SYMPOSIAC

Etymology

Adjective

symposiac (comparative more symposiac, superlative most symposiac)

Of or pertaining to a symposium

Noun

symposiac (plural symposiacs)

A conference or conversation of philosophers at a banquet; hence, any similar gathering.

Source: Wiktionary


Sym*po"si*ac, a. Etym: [L. symposiacus, Gr.

Definition: Of or pertaining to compotations and merrymaking; happening where company is drinking together; as, symposiac meetings. Symposiac disputations amongst my acquaintance. Arbuthnot.

Sym*po"si*ac, n.

Definition: A conference or conversation of philosophers at a banquet; hence, any similar gathering.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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