terrae filius

English

Etymology

Latin terrae filius (“son of the soil”)

Noun

terrae filius

(historical) A satirical orator who spoke at public ceremonies of the University of Oxford, and who ostensibly had official sanction for personal attacks.

Coordinate terms

prevaricator (at Cambridge)

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