erudite /(ĕr"ū̇*dīt; 135)/

er·u·dite

erudite

a.

[L. eruditus, p. p. of erudire to free from rudeness, to polish, instruct; e out + rudis rude: cf. F. érudit. See Rude.]

Characterized by extensive reading or knowledge; well instructed; learned.

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