Philology, fil-ol -o-je, s

the science of language; the study of languages for their structure and relations (Gr. love of learning or literature,from philos, and logos, speech or discourse), and manthano, to learn). love of learning. changed into nightingale). natures (Gr. philos, and polemic). of offspring [Phren.] (Gr. philos and progeny.) (Fr.) philosophy; one of a philosophic spirit a wise man. Philosopher's stone, an imaginary substance which the alchemists formerly sought, as the instrument of converting the baser metals into pure gold. regulated by or based on philosophy; like philosopher or wise man. Philosophically, fil-o-sof'-e-kal-le, ad. in a philosophical manner. sophy.