magirist en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek μάγειρος (mágeiros, “a cook”) + -ist (suffix forming agent nouns).
Meanings
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(obsolete, rare) Synonym of chef: A skilful or learned cook.
To their Magirists was given an appointment of culinary artists.
1814, School of Good Living, page 53:...Magists, Magirists... Geoponists, Hygiests, Prophylactists, Remedists.
1716, Myles Davies, “Diss. Physick”, in Athenae Britannicae, volume III, page 12:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| magirists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |