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† ergoˈteer, v. Obs. [as if f. *ergoteer n., f. ergo (confused with ergot v.) + -eer1. Cf. next.] intr. To argue, wrangle. Hence ergoˈteerer, a wrangler. ergoˈteering vbl. n., wrangling.
1687Stillingfl. Vind. Answ. Papers conc. Authority Cath. Ch. 104 They are a sort of Ergoteerers, who are for a Concedo rather than a Nego. Ibid. 109 This Gentleman sets himself to Ergoteering. |