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词汇 locutory
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Definition of locutory in English:

locutory

noun ˈlɒkjʊt(ə)ri
  • A room or place in a monastery or (in later use) a convent, in which residents may converse with people from outside the community or amongst themselves.

adjective ˈlɒkjʊt(ə)ri
  • Of or relating to speech or speaking.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Ordinance Syon Library. From post-classical Latin locutorium apartment in a monastery set apart for conversation from classical Latin locūt-, past participial stem of loquī to speak + -ōrium
mid 18th century; earliest use found in John Atkins (bap. 1685, d. 1757), naval surgeon. From post-classical Latin locutorius interlocutory from classical Latin locūt-, past participial stem of loquī to speak + -ōrius.

Definition of locutory in US English:

locutory

nounˈlɒkjʊt(ə)ri
  • A room or place in a monastery or (in later use) a convent, in which residents may converse with people from outside the community or amongst themselves.

adjectiveˈlɒkjʊt(ə)ri
  • Of or relating to speech or speaking.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Ordinance Syon Library. From post-classical Latin locutorium apartment in a monastery set apart for conversation from classical Latin locūt-, past participial stem of loquī to speak + -ōrium<br>mid 18th century; earliest use found in John Atkins (bap. 1685, d. 1757), naval surgeon. From post-classical Latin locutorius interlocutory from classical Latin locūt-, past participial stem of loquī to speak + -ōrius.

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