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Webster 1913 Edition
Quixotism
Quix′ot-ism
(kwĭks′ŏt-ĭz’m)
, Noun.
That form of delusion which leads to extravagant and absurd undertakings or sacrifices in obedience to a morbidly romantic ideal of duty or honor, as illustrated by the exploits of
Don Quixote
in knight-errantry. See quixotic
. Webster 1828 Edition
Quixotism
QUIX'OTISM
,Noun.