Er"u*dite (?; 135), a. [L. eruditus, p. p. of erudire to free from rudeness, to polish, instruct; e out + rudis rude: cf. F. 'erudit. See Rude.]
Characterized by extensive reading or knowledge; well instructed; learned.
"A most
erudite prince."
Sir T. More. "
Erudite . . . theology."
I. Taylor. --
Er"u*dite`ly, adv. --
Er"u*dite`ness, n.
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