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a person who writes, compiles, or edits miscellanies.[1800-10; MISCELLAN(Y) + -IST]
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Miscellanist — Mis cel*la*nist, n. A writer of miscellanies; miscellanarian. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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miscellanist — mis·cel·la·nist … English syllables
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miscellany — n. (pl. ies) 1 a mixture, a medley. 2 a book containing a collection of stories etc., or various literary compositions. Derivatives: miscellanist n. Etymology: F miscellaneacutees (fem. pl.) or L MISCELLANEA … Useful english dictionary
