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That branch of logic which teaches the rules and modes of reasoning; the application of logical principles to discursive reasoning; the science or art of discriminating truth from error; logical discussion.

er; especially, a follower who has learned to believe in the truth of the doctrine of his teacher; an adherent in doctrine; as, the disciples of Plato; the disciples of our Savior. The disciples, or The twelve disciples, the twelve selected companions of Jesus; -- also called the apostles. -- Disciples of Christ. See…

A teacher; one skilled in a profession, or branch of knowledge learned man. [Obs.] One of the doctors of Italy, Nicholas Macciavel. Bacon.

That which is taught; what is held, put forth as true, and supported by a teacher, a school, or a sect; a principle or position, or the body of principles, in any branch of knowledge; any tenet or dogma; a principle of faith; as, the doctrine of atoms; the doctrine of chances. "The doctrine of gravitation." I. Watts. A…

One who dogmatizes; a bold asserter; a magisterial teacher. Hammond.

One who teaches drill, especially in the way of gymnastics. Macaulay.

One who educates; a teacher.

One who is versed in elocution; a teacher of elocution.

ed above the general level, as a place for a bed or a throne; a platform; a dais. He [the teacher] himself should have his desk on a mounted estrade or platform. J. G. Fitch.

The branch of medical science which teaches the method of acquiring a good habit of body. [Obs.]

ver; the first to practice any art, profession, or occupation; a distinguished example or teacher. The father of all such as handle the harp and organ. Gen. iv. 21. Might be the father, Harry, to that thought. Shak. The father of good news. Shak.

One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil. As blunt as the fencer's foils. Shak.

spring or of corn; the forwardness of a pupil. He had such a dexterous proclivity, as his teachers were fain to restrain his forwardness. Sir H. Wotton.

One who teaches by, or advocates the use of, the kindergarten system.

A spiritual teacher, guide, or confessor amoung the Hindoos. Malcom.

of every grade; grades of flour. They also appointed and removed, at their own pleasure, teachers of every grade. Buckle.

One who writes on, or teaches, grammar.

One who teaches or practices gymnastic exercises; the manager of a gymnasium; an athlete.

To give attention to as a teacher or judge. Thy matters are good and right, but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee. 2 Sam. xv. 3. I beseech your honor to hear me one single word. Shak.

A disciple of Hermogenes, and heretical teacher who lived in Africa near the close of the second century. He ha