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‖ Lexiphanes|lɛkˈsɪfəniːz|
[Gr. λεξιϕάνης phrase-monger (the title of one of Lucian's dialogues), f. λέξι-ς word, phrase + ϕαν-, ϕαίνειν to show.]
One who uses bombastic phraseology. Hence Lexiˈphanic |-ˈfænɪk| a., Lexiˈphanicism.
1767A. Campbell Lexiph. Ded. 7, I generally found them [modern writings] more or less Lexiphanick in proportion to the share of fame and reputation their several authors enjoyed. Ibid. Ded. 17 Those Lexiphaneses, those Shiners, those dealers in hard words. Ibid. 131 Come, Doctor, let us have no more of your medical terms and solemnity... 'Tis no better than downright Lexiphanicism. 1841D'Israeli Amen. Lit. (1867) 140 The encumbering Lexiphanicisms of the ponderous numerosity of Johnson. 1887Sat. Rev. 5 Nov. 624 Its Lexiphanic contortions of the tongue. |