n. [ Gr. &unr_; bare, mere + &unr_; wise. ] A superficial or narrow pretender to philosophy; a sham philosopher. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OE. philosophre, F. philosophe, L. philosophus, Gr.
Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics, encountered him. Acts xvii. 18. [ 1913 Webster ]
Philosopher's stone,
n. [ OE. philosophre, F. philosophe, L. philosophus, Gr.
Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics, encountered him. Acts xvii. 18. [ 1913 Webster ]
Philosopher's stone,