solvern.
/ˈsɒlvə/, U.S. /ˈsɑlvər/ One who solves.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > testing > resolving of problem, solution > [noun] > one who solves
unentangler1610
solutist1708
solver1719
problem-solver1848
disentangler1885
solutionist1885
1719 D. Defoe Life Robinson Crusoe 259 A Casuist, or a Solver of Difficulties.
1864 Athenæum No. 1920. 217/2 Solver of problems.
1876 Academy 30 Sept. 331/1 The lynx-eyed public solvers often detect some simple second solution.
1898 Month Nov. 550 The solver of their doubts and difficulties.
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