Interlocutor
WordNet
noun
(1) A person who takes part in a conversation
(2) The performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk
WiktionaryText
Etymology 1
A noun-form of , from + .
Noun
- A person who takes part in dialogue or conversation.
- 1894, Calvin Thomas, "The Teacher's Outfit in German," The School Review, vol. 2, no. 7, p. 406,
- Explanations which continually remind one's interlocutor of one's ignorance are a great damper upon the easy flow of talk.
- 1894, Calvin Thomas, "The Teacher's Outfit in German," The School Review, vol. 2, no. 7, p. 406,
- A man in the middle of the line in a minstrel show who questions the end men and acts as leader.
- 1991, Maureen Costonis, "Martha Graham's American Document: A Minstrel Show in Modern Dance Dress," American Music, vol. 9, no. 3, p. 299,
- The "interlocutor" greeted the audience and engaged in comical repartee with the "end men," named Tambo and Bones.
- 1991, Maureen Costonis, "Martha Graham's American Document: A Minstrel Show in Modern Dance Dress," American Music, vol. 9, no. 3, p. 299,
Etymology 2
From , from .
Noun
- A decree of a court.
- 1869, "The Judicial System of Scotland," The American Law Register (1852-1891), vol. 17, no. 5, p. 257,
- A decree of the English Court of Chancery is not entitled to more respect in Scotland than a decree (interlocutor) of the Scottish Court of Session in England.
- 1869, "The Judicial System of Scotland," The American Law Register (1852-1891), vol. 17, no. 5, p. 257,
Noun
- negotiator