释义 |
proˈverbialist [f. as prec. + -ist.] One who originates, uses, or records proverbial sayings.
1709Brit. Apollo II. Supernum. No. 5. 2/2 He [Solomon] was so celebrated a Proverbialist. 1815W. H. Ireland Scribbleomania 317 note, Luckily for the proverbialist, the good Pope knew nothing of the Greek language. 1898N. & Q. 9th Ser. II. 430/2 If Ray is the only proverbialist who notes it. |