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legendist

American  
[lej-uhn-dist] / ˈlɛdʒ ən dɪst /

noun

  1. a person who writes or compiles legends.


Etymology

Origin of legendist

First recorded in 1655–65; legend + -ist


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Return to Table of Contents Every noted place of resort has an Indian legend, and the first thing I did after getting my dinner was to look up the legendist.

From Peck's Compendium of Fun by George W. (George Wilbur) Peck

So in looking for the boss legendist I struck Judge Lamoreaux, of Dodge county, who had been herewith a party of friends, Mr. Hayes, and Mr. Van Brunt, with all their wives.

From Peck's Compendium of Fun by George W. (George Wilbur) Peck

Many of these are translated from the French, especially the Légendes de l'Autre Monde, by the well-known legendist, J. Colin de Plancy.

From Purgatory by Mrs. James Sadlier

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