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sciolous - What does it mean?

Definition of 'sciolous'

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • (archaic) Knowing superficially or imperfectly.
  • (Howell)
    Notwithstanding much sciolous speculation concerning slavery, yet by overruling Providence men have been slaves of masters in all ages and in every country. — Charles Jared Ingersoll (1856).
    (Webster 1913)