Middle English Dictionary Entry
ē̆lenk n.
Entry Info
| Forms | ē̆lenk n. Also elench. |
| Etymology | L elenchus. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
An elench, a refutation in syllogistic form; elenkes of fallace, sophisms; Aristoteles elenkes, Aristotle's treatise Peri Sophistikon Elenchon.
Associated quotations
- [ a1475(?a1430) Lydg.Pilgr.(Vit C.13)1671 : Elenchus ys a syllogysme, Or by fallaas, a Sophisme, Thyng that hath on Apparence With-outen eny Existence; Or an argument in shewynge Wych in effect hath no beynge Affter the thyng that yt doth shewe. ]
- c1450 Capgr.St.Kath.(Arun 396)2.825 : Youre termes come oute of þat sotil boxe Of aristoteles elenkes.
- a1475(?a1430) Lydg.Pilgr.(Vit C.13)11648 : I studye among..In Elenches off ffallas, Out to ffynde thynges newe, To make ffablys seme trewe.