magirist

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μάγειρος (mágeiros, a cook) + -ist (forming agent nouns).

Noun

magirist (plural magirists)

  1. (obsolete, rare) Synonym of chef: A skilful or learned cook.
    • 1716, Myles Davies, “Diss. Physick”, in Athenae Britannicae, volume III, page 12:
      ...Magists, Magirists... Geoponists, Hygiests, Prophylactists, Remedists.
    • 1814, School of Good Living, page 53:
      To their Magirists was given an appointment of culinary artists.

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