n. [ Cf. F. grammairien. ]
☞ “The term was used by the classic ancients as a term of honorable distinction for all who were considered learned in any art or faculty whatever.” Brande & C. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The principles, practices, or peculiarities of grammarians. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Neo- + grammarian; a translation of G. junggrammatiker. ] One of a group of philologists who apply phonetic laws more widely and strictly than was formerly done, and who maintain that these laws admit of no real exceptions. --