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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Morologie, n. (Gk. μωρολογία foolish talking, e.m.E. morologie (1652).) —1600-1610 Melvill 350.
All sic as ar light and wanton in behaviour … in speitche, corrupt communication, morologie, aischrologie, entrapelie
