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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The leader of the chorus in the ancient Greek drama; hence, in modern use, the leader of an operatic chorus, or of any band of singers.
- noun An officer in the University of Oxford, originally intended to assist the choragus. The office is now merely nominal.
- noun A leader, in general.
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bilby commented on the word coryphæus
See chorus for a bit more context.
January 21, 2013