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fabulist
CIDE DICTIONARY
fabulist, n. [Cf. F. fabuliste, fr. L. fabula. See Fable.].
One who invents or writes fables. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
fabulist, n.
1 a composer of fables.
2 a liar.
1 a composer of fables.
2 a liar.
Etymology
F fabuliste f. L fabula: see FABLE
ROGET THESAURUS
fabulist
Description
N description, account, statement, report, expose, specification, particulars, state of facts, summary of facts, brief, return, catalogue raisonne, guidebook, delineation, sketch, monograph, minute account, detailed particular account, circumstantial account, graphic account, narration, recital, rehearsal, relation, historiography, chronography, historic Muse, Clio, history, biography, autobiography, necrology, obituary, narrative, history, memoir, memorials, annals, saga, tradition, legend, story, tale, historiette, personal narrative, journal, life, adventures, fortunes, experiences, confessions, anecdote, ana, trait, work of fiction, novel, romance, Minerva press, fairy tale, nursery tale, fable, parable, apologue, dime novel, penny dreadful, shilling shocker relator, raconteur, historian, biographer, fabulist, novelist, descriptive, graphic, narrative, epic, suggestive, well-drawn, historic, traditional, traditionary, legendary, anecdotic, storied, described, furor scribendi.For further exploring for "fabulist" in Webster Dictionary Online