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scholiast definition

scho·li·ast (skō′lē ast′, -əst)

noun

one who writes marginal notes and comments; esp., an ancient interpreter and annotator of the classics

Etymology: ModL scholiasta < MGr scholiastēs < scholiazein, to comment < Gr scholion, scholium

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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