"aphorismer" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: aphorismers [plural]
Etymology: From aphorism + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|aphorism|er|id2=occupation}} aphorism + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} aphorismer (plural aphorismers)
  1. (rare) A dealer in aphorisms. Tags: rare

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