Polyglot

Definitions

1. A publication in several languages; specifically, a book (especially a bible) containing several versions of the same subject matter or text in several languages.
2. One who has mastered (especially when able to speak) several languages.
   also, figuratively
3. A mixture of languages or nomenclatures.
   also, figuratively
4. A file that can be interpreted validly as multiple formats.
5. A program written to be valid in multiple programming languages.
6. A bird able to imitate the sounds of other birds.
   obsolete

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Examples

“[T]hose coming to the warehouses' doors fired them, and burned all the books and the pillars of the church, […] A great want⟳ thereof there will be of books, specially Latin books and foreign books; and, among others, the Polyglottes and new Bible, which he believes will be presently worth £40 a-piece.”

“But ſince that period the biblical apparatus has been much enriched by the publication of polyglots; […]”

“Laſtly, a polyg[l]ot or good linguiſt may alſo be term'd a uſefull learned man, ſpecially if vers'd in School-languages.”

“If you are interested in polyglot file⟳ formats, take⟳ a look⟳ at the polyglot web page in the Corkami wiki. There are various example polyglots, including a PDF file⟳ that is also a valid HTML file⟳ with JavaScript, as well as a valid Windows PE executable.”

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