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Versed in books; having knowledge derived from books.
Whateer these book-learned blockheads say, Solons the veriest fool in all the play — Dryden
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Book-learned — a. Versed in books; having knowledge derived from books. [Often in a disparaging sense.] [1913 Webster] Whate er these book learned blockheads say, Solon s the veriest fool in all the play. Dryden. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
book-learned — in sense 1 ˈ ̷ ̷|lərnə̇d, lə̄n ; in sense 2 ˈ ̷ ̷|lərnd, lə̄nd adjective 1. a. : marked by book learning b. : bookish 2. : learned through books rather than from practical experience or application … Useful english dictionary
book-learned — a. Versed in books … New dictionary of synonyms
book learning — [book′lôr΄] knowledge gained from reading or study rather than from practical experience book learned [book′lʉr΄nid] adj … English World dictionary
book learning — book learned /book lerr nid, lerrnd /, adj. 1. knowledge acquired by reading books, as distinguished from that obtained through observation and experience. 2. formal education: She thought that common sense was just as important as book learning … Universalium
book-learning — /ˈbʊk lɜnɪŋ/ (say book lerning) noun knowledge gained by reading books, as distinguished from that obtained through observation and experience. Also, book knowledge, booklore /ˈbʊklɔ/ (say booklaw). –book learned /ˈbʊk lɜnəd/ (say book lernuhd),… …
Book of Common Prayer — • Includes history and contents Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Book of Common Prayer Book of Common Prayer † … Catholic encyclopedia
Book of Daniel — Book of Daniel † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Book of Daniel In the Hebrew Bible, and in most recent Protestant (Protestantism) versions, the Book of Daniel is limited to its proto canonical portions. In the Septuagint, the Vulgate, and… … Catholic encyclopedia
Learned helplessness — is a psychological condition in which a human being or an animal has learned to act or behave helpless in a particular situation, even when it has the power to change its unpleasant or even harmful circumstance. Learned helplessness theory is the … Wikipedia
Learned — Learn ed (l[ e]rn [e^]d), a. Of or pertaining to learning; possessing, or characterized by, learning, esp. scholastic learning; erudite; well informed; as, a learned scholar, writer, or lawyer; a learned book; a learned theory. [1913 Webster] The … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
