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psalmist

Syllabification: (psalm·ist)
Pronunciation: /ˈsä(l)mist/
Definition of psalmist

noun

  • the author or composer of a psalm, especially of any of the biblical Psalms.

Origin:

late 15th century: from late Latin psalmista, from psalmus 'song sung to harp music' (see psalm)

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