Hu"mor*ist , n. [Cf. F. humoriste.]
1. (Med.)
One who attributes diseases
of the state of the
humors.
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.
3. One who displays humor in speaking or writing; one who has a facetious fancy or genius; a wag;
a droll.
The reputation of wits and humorists.
Addison.
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