vocabulist
vocabulist · vocabulists
The writer or maker of a vocabularyThe writer or maker of a vocabulary (dictionary or glossary); a lexicographer.
Meaning
3 sensesThe writer or maker of a vocabulary (dictionary or glossary); a lexicographer.
One who cultivates a large or impressive vocabulary.
(obsolete)A dictionary or glossary.
Origin
From Latin vocābulum (“vocable”) + -ist. In sense 3, probably after Middle French vocabuliFrom Latin vocābulum (“vocable”) + -ist. In sense 3, probably after Middle French vocabuliste or its etymon New Latin vocābulista (“vocabulary”). With sense 1, compare French vocabuliste with the same meaning.
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Forms
plural: vocabulists| Singular | vocabulist |
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| Plural | vocabulists |
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