Category:Humorist

Hu"mor*ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. humoriste.]

1. (Med.)

Defn: One who attributes diseases of the state of the humors.

2. One who has some peculiarity or eccentricity of character, which he indulges in odd or whimsical ways. He [Roger de Coverley]. . . was a great humorist in all parts of his life. Addison.

3. One who displays humor in speaking or writing; one who has a facetious fancy or genius; a wag; a droll. The reputation of wits and humorists. Addison.