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Webster 1913 Edition

Zoilism

Zo′i-lism

,
Noun.
Resemblance to Zoilus in style or manner; carping criticism; detraction.
Bring candid eyes the perusal of men’s works, and let not
Zoilism
or detraction blast well-intended labors.
Sir T. Browne.

Definition 2024

zoilism

zoilism

English

Noun

zoilism ‎(uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) nagging or carping criticism

Etymology

From the works of Zoilus (Ancient Greek: Ζωΐλος), a classical Greek, who was highly critical of Homer.

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