Deip-nŏs'o-phīst, n.

(dīp-nŏs'o-fīst), n. [Gr. δειπνοσοφιστής, from δείπνου, a meal, the chief meal, and σοφιστής, a wise man, philosopher. See SOPHIST.] One of an ancient sect of philosophers, who were famous for their learned conversation at meals.