deluder
(dɪˈl(j)uːdə(r))
[f. delude v. + -er.]
One who deludes.
(In quot. 1586, one who mocks or derides.)
| 1586 A. Day Eng. Secretary ii. (1625) 122 That he be no ordinary scoffer, or frivolous deluder of other mens speeches, gestures, reasons, or conditions. 1629 Prynne (title), God no Impostor nor Deluder. 1713 Rowe Jane Shore v, Thou soft deluder, Thou beauteous witch. 1725 Pope Odyss. xii. 221 Thus the sweet deluders tune the song. 1840 Barham Ingol. Leg., Look at Clock, Gin's but a snare of Old Nick the deluder. |