Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Fitzedward Hall (1825–1901), oriental scholar and philologist. From parvi- + scient, probably after omniscient.
Definition of parviscient in US English:
parviscient
adjectivepɑːˈvɪsɪənt
rare
Knowing little; ignorant.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Fitzedward Hall (1825–1901), oriental scholar and philologist. From parvi- + scient, probably after omniscient.