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epithet — [ ɛpɪθɛt] noun an adjective or phrase expressing a characteristic quality or attribute of the person or thing mentioned. Derivatives epithetic adjective epithetical adjective epithetically adverb Origin C16: from Fr. épithète, or via L. from Gk… … English new terms dictionary
epithet — n. 1 an adjective or other descriptive word expressing a quality or attribute, esp. used with or as a name. 2 such a word as a term of abuse. Derivatives: epithetic adj. epithetical adj. epithetically adv. Etymology: F eacutepithegravete or L… … Useful english dictionary
