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Webster's 1913 Dictionary

ZOILISM

ZOILISM Zo "i *lism, n.

 

Defn: Resemblance to Zoilus in style or manner; carping criticism; detraction. Bring candid eyes the perusal of men's works, and let not Zoilism or detraction blast well-intended labors. Sir T. Browne.