What does oratorize mean?
Oratorize means (humorous or derogatory) To play the orator..
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(humorous or derogatory) To play the orator..
In this order they reached the magistrate's house; the chairmen trotting, the prisoners following, Mr. Pickwick oratorizing, and the crowd shouting.
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Oratorize means (humorous or derogatory) To play the orator..
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In this order they reached the magistrate's house; the chairmen trotting, the prisoners following, Mr. Pickwick oratorizing, and the crowd shouting.
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