n. [ L. elocutio, fr. eloqui, elocutus, to speak out: cf. F. élocution. See Eloquent. ]
[ Fruit ] whose taste . . .
Gave elocution to the mute, and taught
The tongue not made for speech to speak thy praise. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
To express these thoughts with elocution. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to elocution. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who is versed in elocution; a teacher of elocution. [ 1913 Webster ]