— logomachic /law'geuh mak"ik, log'euh-/ , logomachical , adj. — logomachist, logomach , n.
/loh gom"euh kee/ , n. , pl. logomachies .
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.
[ 1560-70; logomachía. See LOGO-, -MACHY ]