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Humorist, n. [Cf. F. humoriste.]
1. (Med.) One who attributes diseases of the state of the humors. [archaic]
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2. One who has some peculiarity or eccentricity of character, which he indulges in odd or whimsical ways.
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He [Roger de Coverley] . . . was a great humorist in all parts of his life. Addison.
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3. One who displays humor in speaking or writing; one who has a facetious fancy or genius; a wag; a droll; especially, one who writes or tells jokes as a profession.
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The reputation of wits and humorists. Addison.
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