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A slight, superficial knowledge of something; sciolism.

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  1. n. A slight, superficial knowledge of something; sciolism.
  2. n. a small number or amount
  3. n. a slight or superficial understanding of a subject
  4. A slight, superficial knowledge of something; sciolism. I had a great desire, not able to attain to a superficial skill in any, to have some smattering in all. Burton.
  5. A slight, superficial knowledge of something; sciolism.I had a great desire, not able to attain to a superficial skill inany, to have some smattering in all. Burton.
  6. n:100 n. a slight or superficial understanding of a subject