"lack-latin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lack-latins [plural]
Etymology: From lack + Latin. Literally someone who does not understand the Latin language. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|lack|Latin}} lack + Latin Head templates: {{en-noun}} lack-latin (plural lack-latins)
  1. (obsolete, derogatory) An uneducated, ignorant person. Tags: derogatory, obsolete Synonyms: ignoramus, lacklatin

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