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exhibitor|ɛgˈzɪbɪtə(r)|
[a. L. exhibitor, agent-n. f. exhibēre to exhibit.]
1. One who shows (something) as a curiosity; a showman, one who produces in public a show or spectacle. Cf. exhibiter b.
1654Gayton Pleas. Notes iv. xi. 245 The exhibitors of that shew politiquely had plac'd Whiflers arm'd and link'd through the Hall. 1814Wordsw. Excursion viii. 29 The spectator, who a while was pleased More than th' exhibitor himself. a1845Hood Ode to J. Ireland i, Oh, very reverend Dean and Chapter, Exhibitors of giant men. 1875Buckland Log-bk. 19 The exhibitor told us a wonderful story.
2. One who contributes an article for public exhibition.
1845Florist's Jrnl. 205 The only exhibitor in the class for 12 species. 1851Expositor 11 Jan. 163/3 The hosts of exhibitors [at the Exhibition of 1851].
Hence eˈxhibitorship.
1862Sat. Rev. XIV. 72/1 Medal and Honourable Mention become little more than a certificate of exhibitorship. |