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variorum

Syllabification: (var·i·o·rum)
Pronunciation: /ˌve(ə)rēˈôrəm/

Definition of variorum

adjective

  • (of an edition of an author’s works) having notes by various editors or commentators.
  • including variant readings from manuscripts or earlier editions.

noun

  • a variorum edition.

Origin:

early 18th century: genitive plural of varius 'diverse', from Latin editio cum notis variorum 'edition with notes by various (commentators)'

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