| 单词 | subtile doctor |
| 释义 | > as lemmasSubtile Doctor Subtile Doctor n. [after post-classical Latin Doctor Subtilis (from 14th cent. in British sources)] (usually with the) (an epithet of) John Duns Scotus (c1265–1308), scholastic theologian and philosopher noted for his subtle distinctions and nuanced reasoning; = Subtle Doctor n. at subtle adj. and n. Compounds 2. ΚΠ a1513 J. Irland Meroure of Wyssdome (1965) II. 106 The doctour subtil in his buk of the sentens in the prologe inducis viii maner of wais to preif and persuaid the faith. ?1531 R. Barnes Supplic. Kinge Henrye VIII f. cxxxvi Conclude now this proposicion after .M. subtyll doctor Duns dyffynycion. 1673 Pleasant Treat. Witches ix. 97 Iohn Scotus the subtil Doctor. 1753 J. Elphinston in tr. L. Racine Religion Notes 182 The famous war between the Nominals and the Realists, where on one side was seen the subtile doctor, and on the other the invincible doctor. 1875 Illustr. Catholic Family Almanac for U.S. 41 Duns Scotus, called the subtile doctor. 1992 Trans. Charles S. Peirce Soc. 28 57 While calling himself a Scotistic realist, he also renounced to follow the Subtile Doctor on certain points. < as lemmas |
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