Miltonic adjective & noun. [mɪl'tɒnɪk] E18.
[from Milton (see below) + -IC.]
A. adjective. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the English poet John Milton (1608-74) or his (esp. epic) style, language, or imagery. E18.
b. noun.
1. Miltonic language. rare. Only in E18.

2. In pl. Verses by or (usu.) typical of Milton. L18.

■ Miltonically adverb M19.

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