anecdotist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of anecdotist
Example Sentences
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A man who was continuously firing off adages and axioms would be as terrible an infliction as the inveterate anecdotist or the everlasting pun-producer.
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Piersoll, recalling that the anecdotist had killed other salmon in his time, made a hasty adieu and went to his hostess, who lingered in the drawing room with the younger men.
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The ancient anecdotist further says that "the thing was not known until after Plautianus's death."
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"Tell us, tell us! delightful fabulist! valued anecdotist!" cried the friends.
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The anecdotists speak very kindly of his practical jokes.
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