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