annalist
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- annalistic adjective
- annalistically adverb
Etymology
Origin of annalist
Example Sentences
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Nevertheless, it is not for us to guestimate the workload of an annalist of the Floridian ancien regime.
From The Guardian • Mar. 17, 2016
Amidst the crowd, our annalist has selected the names, colors, and devices of twenty of the most conspicuous knights.
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 by Various
The World Encompassed, supported by Stow the annalist, and two independent naval authorities, cotemporaries of Sir F. Drake, is quoted in favour of the higher latitude of 48°.
From The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery by Twiss, Travers
It is also likely that the closing years in Britain were peaceful and quiet, such as do not give the annalist much to record.
From Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age by Larson, Laurence Marcellus
To the deep respect for Olga's wisdom a Russian annalist ascribes a preponderating influence in the introduction of Christianity into Russia from the Byzantine Empire rather than from Rome.
From Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) by Schoenfeld, Hermann
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