annalist

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Nevertheless, it is not for us to guestimate the workload of an annalist of the Floridian ancien regime.

From The Guardian • Mar. 17, 2016

To be a simple annalist who shall bring before us the events of the day, but who creates no perspective along which we may tread to better customs, better men and better times?

From The Nation Behind Prison Bars by Herr, George L. (George Lewis)

Abdur-Raḥīm, son of Bairam Khān, whose Hindī dōhās and kabittas are still held in high estimation, and Faiẓī, brother of the celebrated Abul-Faẓl, the Emperor’s annalist.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various

The malignant annalist asserted, too, that Napoleon's motive was personal spite against Prussia.

From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan

Pertaining to, or after the manner of, an annalist; as, the dry annalistic style.½A stiff annalistic method.¸

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah