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burinist

noun

Etymology

From burin + -ist.

  1. derived from buru — “head”
  2. suffixed as burinist — “burin + ist”

Definitions

  1. One who engraves with a burin.

    • Francois Chaveau, born in 1618, was first of all very eminent as a burinist, but he afterwards adopted the etching needle. His works show great force and character, but are hastily executed.

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