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Webster 1913 Edition
Humorist
Hu′mor-ist
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
humoriste
.] 1.
(Med.)
One who attributes diseases of the state of the humors.
[archaic]
2.
One who has some peculiarity or eccentricity of character, which he indulges in odd or whimsical ways.
He [Roger de Coverley] . . . was a great
humorist
in all parts of his life. Addison.
The reputation of wits and
humorists
. Addison.
Webster 1828 Edition
Humorist
HU'MORIST
,Noun.
The humorist is one that is greatly pleased or greatly displeased with little things; his actions seldom directed by the reason and nature of things.
1.
One that indulges humor in speaking or writing; one who has a playful fancy or genius. 2.
One who has odd conceits; also, a wag; a droll.