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gastriloquist|gæˈstrɪləkwɪst|
[formed after the analogy of ventriloquist, replacing ventri- by gastri-, a combining form of Gk. γαστ(ε)ρ-, γαστήρ.]
= ventriloquist. So gastriˈloquial a., gaˈstriloquism, gaˈstriloquous a., gaˈstriloquy.
1731Bailey vol. II, Gastriloquous, speaking out of the belly. 1785Reid Int. Powers ii. xxii. 298 The deception..which is said to be produced by Gastriloquists. 1831Hooper Med. Dict., Gastroloquism: see Ventriloquism. 1848Craig, Gastriloquy, a manner of speaking that seems to proceed from the belly. 1864A. McKay Hist. Kilmarnock 259 The greatest success has attended his..gastriloquial displays. |