MANNERIST

Etymology

Noun

mannerist (plural mannerists)

Someone especially interested in personal manners.

One who has many idiosyncratic mannerisms.

Adjective

Mannerist (comparative more Mannerist, superlative most Mannerist)

(art) Of or relating to Mannerism.

Noun

Mannerist (plural Mannerists)

(art) An artist who works in the style of Mannerism.

Source: Wiktionary


Man"ner*ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. maniériste.]

Definition: One addicted to mannerism; a person who, in action, bearing, or treatment, carries characteristic peculiarities to excess. See citation under Mannerism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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