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lyrist Definition

lyr·ist (līrist; for 2 & 3 lirist)

noun

  1. a player on a lyre
  2. a lyric poet
  3. lyricist

Etymology: L lyristes < Gr lyristēs < lyrizein, to play on a lyre

lyrist Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • subjective: Nor may we judge him as a lyrical poet by comparison with any subjective lyrist.

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