archiloquy
archiloquy · archiloquies
The first part of a speechThe first part of a speech; a prosaic introduction; the highlight of a sermon, lecture, or other form of address.
Meaning
1 senses(archaic, rare)The first part of a speech; a prosaic introduction; the highlight of a sermon, lecture, or other form of address.
Origin
From archi- + -loquy.From archi- + -loquy.
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Forms
plural: archiloquies| Singular | archiloquy |
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