aphorist

[ af-er-ist ]

noun

1. a person who makes or uses aphorisms.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aphorist¹

First recorded in 1705–15; aphor(ize) + -ist

Example Sentences

Profounder truth, that keen aphorist, the Sage of Chelsea, never cast into heroic mould.

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The Aphorist read himself so well, that to juggle with himself was a necessity.

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Assisted by the faithful female Berry, she was conquering an Aphorist.

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