- epitimesis
- n. adverse criticism; reproof.
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epitimesis
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epitimesis — (ˌɛpɪtɪˈmiːsɪs) [a. Gr. ἐπιτίµησις, f. ἐπιτιµάειν to rebuke.] Castigation, censure. 1678–1706 in Phillips. 1721–1800 in Bailey … Useful english dictionary
tanser — Tanser, ou Tenser, Aucuns estiment qu il vient de Tangere {{t=g}}épitimêsis,{{/t}} id est, Increpatio, correctio, Detrahe {{t=g}}épi{{/t}} praepositionem. Tanser aucun, Adiurgare aliquem, Obiurgare, Increpare, Dictis accipere, Aliquem inclamare,… … Thresor de la langue françoyse
