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Erudite

Erudite

Characterised by extensive reading or knowledge; well instructed; learned. A most erudite prince. . Erudite . . . Theology. . Eruditely, Eruditeness.

Origin: L. Eruditus, p. P. Of erudire to free from rudeness, to polish, instruct; e out _ rudis rude: cf. F. Erudit. See rude.


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