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syllogist

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[sil-uh-jist] / ˈsɪl ə dʒɪst /

noun

  1. a person who engages in syllogistic argument.

Etymology

Origin of syllogist

First recorded in 1790–1800; syllog(ism) + -ist

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"So called from the syllogist himself, doubtless;" said Mohi, stroking his beard.

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