Etymology

encomiast

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Today it means: A person who delivers an encomium or eulogy. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ἐγκωμιαστής
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἐγκωμιαστής
  2. English todayencomiast

From Ancient Greek ἐγκωμιαστής (enkōmiastḗs).

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