terrae filius

English

Etymology

From Latin terrae filius (“son of the soil”).

Noun

terrae filius

  1. (historical) A satirical orator who spoke at public ceremonies of the University of Oxford, and who ostensibly had official sanction for personal attacks.

Coordinate terms

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