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SAVANT

\sˈavənt], \sˈavənt], \s_ˈa_v_ə_n_t]\

Definitions of SAVANT

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A learned man; a scholar.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

A man of special learning.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

A man of learning.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [ French] A man of learning; one versed in literature or science.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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