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
By much importunity," says an annalist, Mr. Ranford of Chowan, "in 1712 we prevailed upon Mr. Martin to let him baptize three of his Negroes, two women and a boy.
From The History of the Negro Church by Woodson, Carter Godwin
Having taken their positions, the men presented a picture which we regret has not been preserved for us by some sporting annalist of the period.
From The Comic History of Rome by Becket, Gilbert Abbott ?
After this the pace slackened, and we need no longer cling to the methods of the annalist.
From Fine Books by Pollard, Alfred W. (Alfred William)
The Roman territory, in the first ages of the state, was so confined, that every event may be considered as having passed under the immediate observation of the sacred annalist.
From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John
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