autothaumaturgist en · NOUN
Etymology
From auto- + thaumaturgist.
Meanings
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One who pretends to be notable or mysterious.
Of course there are dull men who could not understand a tabby-cat or a professional cricketer, let alone an expert autothaumaturgist—a self-mystery-maker—like a woman.
1906, William John Locke, The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne, London: John Lane, Part 1, Chapter 11, p:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| autothaumaturgists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |