enunciator
(ɪˈnʌnsɪˌeɪtə(r), -ʃɪ-)
[a. L. ēnuntiātor, f. ēnuntiāre: see enunciate.]
a. One who or that which enunciates.
| 1809–12 M. Edgeworth Ennui xv, The news, of which she was the first, and not very intelligible enunciator. 1863 Huxley Man's Place Nat. ii. 85 As for the second [proposition], one can only admire the surpassing courage of its enunciator. 1870 Psalms Chronologically Arranged 113 The Prophets..were acknowledged as the enunciators of God's present purpose. |
b. A self-acting telegraphic signal.
| 1847 Rep. Comm. Pat. 1847 (U.S.) 101 Letters patent have also been granted for an improved enunciator, for use in hotels, &c. 1889 Pall Mall G. 21 Jan. 6/3 An electric enunciator in the box-office which will register the numbers, etc. |