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单词 locutory
释义

locutory1

/ˈlɒkjʊt(ə)ri/
noun
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.

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.

locutory2

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

Origin

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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