Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.
describing a publication of a text which follows a single basic manuscript, but with variants in other manuscripts noted in the critical apparatus
Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.
Relating to diplomatics, or the study of old texts; paleographic.
The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.
Having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding; superficial; shallow.
Snarky or unserious in a disrespectful way.
Artfully persuasive but insincere in nature; smooth-talking, honey-tongued, silver-tongued.
To make smooth or slippery.
A mass of matted hair worn down over the eyes, formerly used in Ireland.