"Philosopher" is the title attributed to Caxaro by Rev. Brandan. In the rest of the "Cantilena"’s prologue, which is formally in accord with the general practice of the times, the poetic rather than the philosophical or oratorical excellences of Caxaro are emphasized. These are left in the shadow, even by modern scholars. It has been naively ventured that the appellative "philosopher" is to be understood merely in the sense of a man of wisdom or learning ("“bniedem gharef”", literally indicating a sophist rather than a philosopher). However, being a trustworthy notary in possession of a precise vocabulary (to which the rest of the prologue, at least, is witness), Rev. Brandan is to be understood in a strict sense. The hope of the discovery of corroborative material in this regard must remain enkindled.