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English Dictionary: rhapsodist by the DICT Development Group
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Rhapsodist \Rhap"so*dist\, n. [From {Rhapsody}.]
      1. Anciently, one who recited or composed a rhapsody;
            especially, one whose profession was to recite the verses
            of Hormer and other epic poets.
  
      2. Hence, one who recites or sings poems for a livelihood;
            one who makes and repeats verses extempore.
  
                     The same populace sit for hours listening to
                     rhapsodists who recite Ariosto.         --Carlyle.
  
      3. One who writes or speaks disconnectedly and with great
            excitement or affectation of feeling. --I. Watts.
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