Meanings
adjectivechalcenteric (comparative more chalcenteric, superlative most chalcenteric)
comparative more chalcenteric · superlative most chalcenteric
- rareChalcenterous.
Aldhelm is a hard author. His 'densa silva latinitatis' [dense forest of Latinity] is close to impenetrable, and his proverbial verbosity doubtless has led the most chalcenteric readers to wonder if there was any reward at the end for their pains.
2005, Michael W. Herren, “Aldhelm the Theologian”, in Katherine O'Brien O'Keeffe, Andy Orchard, editors, Latin Learning and English Lore: Studies in Anglo-Saxon Literature for Michael Lapidge, volume 1, page 68
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chalcenteric. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chalcenteric
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