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elenchus (iou) and overdrink (iou)


elenchus (iou)



elenchus noun. . M17.
[Latin from Greek elegkhos argument of refutation.]
Logic. A syllogism in refutation of a syllogistic conclusion; a logical refutation.
Socratic elenchus: see SOCRATIC adjective.

overdrink (iou)



overdrink verb intrans. & refl. . OE.
[from OVER- + DRINK verb.]
Drink too much alcohol.
? Not recorded between OE and L16.