Lo*qua"cious (?), a. [L. loquax, -acis, talkative, fr. loqui to speak; cf. Gr. to rattle, shriek, shout.]

1.

Given to continual talking; talkative; garrulous.

Loquacious, brawling, ever in the wrong.
Dryden.

2.

Speaking; expressive.

[R.]

J. Philips.

3.

Apt to blab and disclose secrets.

Syn. -- Garrulous; talkative. See Garrulous.

 

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