Historian
Pronunciation : His*to"ri*an
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. historien.]
Definition : 1. A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist. Even the historian takes great liberties with facts. Sir J. Reynolds.
2. One versed or well informed in history. Great captains should be good historians. South.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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