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English → English (gcide) Definition: Rhapsodist Rhapsodist \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. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, one who recites or sings poems for a livelihood; one who makes and repeats verses extempore. [1913 Webster] The same populace sit for hours listening to rhapsodists who recite Ariosto. --Carlyle. [1913 Webster] 3. One who writes or speaks disconnectedly and with great excitement or affectation of feeling. --I. Watts. [1913 Webster]