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.
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.
