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hymnologist|hɪmˈnɒlədʒɪst|
[f. Gr. ὑµνολόγ-ος (see next) + -ist.]
a. A composer of hymns, a hymnist.
b. One who studies or is versed in hymnology.
1796C. Burney Mem. Metastasio I. 42 If Metastasio had been a mere psalmodist, or hymnologist. 1882–3in Schaff Encycl. Relig. Knowl. II. 1054 Professor F. M. Bird, the hymnologist, has said that his [T. H. Gill's] hymns were destined to a long life. 1889J. W. Rogan in Homilet. Rev. Mar. 207 (Funk) Cowper..took his place in the world as..one of the sweetest of hymnologists and the most popular poet of his generation. |