logodaedaly

logodaedaly: noun /ˌloʊ.ɡoʊˈdi.də.li/

a) Skill or cleverness in the coining of new words

In questions of philosophy or divinity, that have occupied the learned, I could bring ten instances of logodaedaly, or verbal legerdemain, which have perilously confirmed prejudices, and withstood the advancement of truth, in consequence of the neglect of verbal debate, i. e. strict discussion of terms.

b) A skillfully or cleverly coined new word.

He mimed and mocked me. His allusions were definitely highbrow. He was well-read. He knew French. He was versed in logodaedaly and logomancy.

See Also: logodaedalian, logodaedalist

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