in praise of folly
in praise of fol·ly
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- [in preyz uhv, ov fol-ee]
- /ɪn preɪz ʌv, ɒv ˈfɒl i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in preyz uhv, ov fol-ee]
- /ɪn preɪz ʌv, ɒv ˈfɒl i/
Definition of in praise of folly words
- noun in praise of folly Latin Moriae Encomium. a prose satire (1509) by Erasmus, written in Latin and directed against theologians and church dignitaries. 1
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in praise of folly popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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