. A combining form from Gr.
n. [ See Philogyny. ] A lover or friend of women; one who esteems woman as the higher type of humanity; -- opposed to
n. [ Gr.
n. A philhellenist. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. L. philologus a man of letters, Gr.
n. A philologist. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One versed in philology. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To study, or make critical comments on, language. Evelyn. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. philologue. ] A philologist. [ R. ] Carlyle. [ 1913 Webster ]