eulogium

Definition

A eulogy.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin eulogium, apparently from a confusion between ēlogium and eulogia. Doublet of eulogy.

Example Sentences

• "Oh, wonderful poet, thou shalt be immortal, if my eulogiums can make thee so!"
• "Her eulogium on Rousseau was accidentally put into my hands, and her sentiments, the sentiments of too many of her sex, may serve as the text for a few comments."
• "Let the grave close over the hand that has laboured through feverish midnights,—over the warm heart that beat so painfully; let the ear be closed to that applause which was its sweetest music;—and then how lavish we grow of all that was before so harshly denied! Then the marble is carved with eulogium; then the life is written; and thousands are lavish of pity and sympathy: every thing is given when it is too late to give anything!"