Discourser

dis·course  (dskôrs, -krs)

n.

1. Verbal expression in speech or writing.

2. Verbal exchange; conversation.

3. A formal, lengthy discussion of a subject, either written or spoken.

4. Archaic The process or power of reasoning.

v. (d-skôrs, -skrs) dis·coursed, dis·cours·ing, dis·cours·es

v.intr.

1. To speak or write formally and at length. See Synonyms at speak.

2. To engage in conversation or discussion; converse.

v.tr. Archaic

To narrate or discuss.

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[Middle English discours, process of reasoning, from Medieval Latin discursus, from Latin, a running about, from past participle of discurrere, to run about : dis-, apart; see dis- + currere, to run; see kers- in Indo-European roots.]

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dis·courser n.