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(1):

(n.) One of a class of men who taught eloquence, philosophy, and politics in ancient Greece; especially, one of those who, by their fallacious but plausible reasoning, puzzled inquirers after truth, weakened the faith of the people, and drew upon themselves general hatred and contempt.

(2):

(n.) Hence, an impostor in argument; a captious or fallacious reasoner.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Sophist'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/sophist.html. 1828.
 
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