POLYGLOT

a. n.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
a.

Containing, or made up, of, several languages; as, a polyglot lexicon, Bible.

2.
a.

Versed in, or speaking, many languages.

3.
n.

One who speaks several languages. [R.] "A polyglot, or good linguist." Howell.

4.
n.

A book containing several versions of the same text, or containing the same subject matter in several languages; esp., the Scriptures in several languages. Enriched by the publication of polyglots. Abp. Newcome.

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