logomachy: Meaning and Definition of

lo•gom•a•chy

Pronunciation: (lō-gom'u-kē), [key]
— pl. -chies.
  1. a dispute about or concerning words.
  2. an argument or debate marked by the reckless or incorrect use of words; meaningless battle of words.
  3. a game played with cards, each bearing one letter, with which words are formed.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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