legendist

[ lej-uhn-dist ]

noun

1. a person who writes or compiles legends.

Word History and Origins

Origin of legendist¹

First recorded in 1655–65; legend + -ist

Example Sentences

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 Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg

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

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