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Erudite

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Er″u‐dite (ĕr″ū̍‐dīt; 135), a. [L. eruditus, p. p. of erudire to free from rudeness, to polish, instruct; e out + rudis rude: cf. F. érudit. See Rude.] Characterized by extensive reading or knowledge; well instructed; learned. “A most erudite prince.” Sir T. More.Erudite... theology.” I. Taylor. — Er″u‐dite′ly, adv. — Er″u‐dite′ness, n.