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δ1325Δοκησίσοφοςsupposing oneself wise… the sophist (fr. 105 DK). For similar compounds cf. dokhsi/nous Callias fr. 27 Kock (now 34 K.-A.); dokhside/cios Pherecrates fr. 154 Kock (now 163 K.-A.). For the topic of youngsters foolishly assuming a sage …Matched in noteshighshort

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Δοκησίσοφος

supposing oneself wise

Meaning intelligent. Aristophanes [says]: "a young man supposing himself wise".

Δοκησίσοφος· ἀντὶ τοῦ φρόνιμος. Ἀριστοφάνης· νεανίας δοκησίσοφος.