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[–] Assman@sh.itjust.works 12 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] Deebster@programming.dev 9 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Is your point that this source doesn't back up the Mary Somerville etymology or just an FYI?

Either way, the quote taught me about the word sciolist - a person who pretends to be knowledgeable and well informed so thanks.