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artiste|arˈtiːst|
[Fr.: see artist; a re-introduction of the Fr. word in consequence of the modern tendency to restrict artist to those engaged in the fine arts, and especially painting.]
A public performer who appeals to the æsthetic faculties, as a professional singer, dancer, etc.; also, one who makes a ‘fine art’ of his employment, as an artistic cook, hairdresser, etc. = artist 6, 8 a, b.
1823Drama, or Pocket Theatr. Mag. IV. 355 He [sc. Charles Vestris] is clearly the least distinguished artiste of the whole race of Vestris. 1832Athenæum No. 237. 307 The German artistes who did such ample justice to the choruses of the Freischütz. 1833Macready Remin. I. 372 Went to Drury Lane to see Malibran—what an artiste! 1843Prescott Mexico iv. i. (1864) 206 The Aztec artistes..had penetrated deep into the mysteries of culinary science. 1871R. H. Horne in Gentl. Mag. Sept. 473 At his house were met artists and artistes of various kinds, all ‘on their promotion’ and students in literature, poetry, and science. 1909Wodehouse Swoop ii. viii. 101 They stood talking and blocking the gangway, as etiquette demands that a successful artiste shall. 1955Times 19 Aug. 4/1 The artistes—they lose their e on notice boards inside the reception office—..were absent today. |