gallionic

gallionic
\\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|änik\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin Gallion-, Gallio + English -ic
: marked by indifference or easygoing carelessness or irresponsibility

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  • gallionic — gal·li·on·ic …   English syllables

  • Gallionic —   a. pertaining to Gallio (Acts xviii); careless; indifferent …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • gallio — ˈgalēˌō noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: after Junius Annaeus Gallio died ab A.D. 65 Roman proconsul of Achaia who dismissed the Jews accusation against Paul (Acts 18:12 17), from Latin : one that is Gallionic …   Useful english dictionary

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