What does lyrist mean?

Definitions for lyrist
ˈlaɪər ɪst for 1 ; ˈlɪr ɪst for 2lyrist

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. lyricist, lyristnoun

    a person who writes the words for songs

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Lyrist

    A musician who plays upon the harp.

    Etymology: lyristes, Latin.

    His tender theme the charming lyrist chose
    Minerva’s anger, and the direful woes
    Which voyaging from Troy the victors bore. Alexander Pope.

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  1. lyrist

    A lyrist is a person who writes lyrics for songs; a songwriter. This person may also compose and perform the songs, especially in reference to ancient poets who wrote, composed, and performed their songs.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Lyristnoun

    a musician who plays on the harp or lyre; a composer of lyrical poetry

  2. Etymology: [L. lyristes, Gr. lyristh`s: cf. F. lyriste.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lyrist in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lyrist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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