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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Logician, -itian, n. [ME. logissian (Wyclif), ME. and e.m.E. logicien, -icion, -ician etc., F. logicien (13th c.).] An authority on, or student of, logic. —1490 Irland Mir. fol. 180 b.
All clerkis logicianis philosophouris and theologis c1500-c1512 Dunb. iv. 38.
Art magicianis and astrologgis, Rethoris, logicianis & theologgis, Thame helpis no conclusionis sle 1513 Doug. i. Prol. 377.
Logicianys [v.r. -tianis] knawys heirin myne entent
