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rhapsodist

rhapsodist


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  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Rhapsodist  \Rhap"so*dist\,  n.  [From  {Rhapsody}.] 
  1.  Anciently,  one  who  recited  or  composed  a  rhapsody; 
  especially,  one  whose  profession  was  to  recite  the  verses 
  of  Hormer  and  other  epic  poets. 
 
  2.  Hence  one  who  recites  or  sings  poems  for  a  livelihood; 
  one  who  makes  and  repeats  verses  extempore. 
 
  The  same  populace  sit  for  hours  listening  to 
  rhapsodists  who  recite  Ariosto.  --Carlyle. 
 
  3.  One  who  writes  or  speaks  disconnectedly  and  with  great 
  excitement  or  affectation  of  feeling.  --I.  Watts.