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

The prejudices of an annalist have, occasionally, from long indulgence, become so habitual, that his offences, in this wise, become almost involuntary.

From Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) by School, A Sexton of the Old

This annalist first suggested Varro’s famous derivation of the word Italy, which he deduced from Vitulus.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John

It is described by their annalist Ramon Muntaner.

From Rambles and Studies in Greece by Mahaffy, J. P.

The first mention of our author in history is in connexion with this rising; and the annalist Spalding relates two exciting incidents that occurred in one week, in both of which he took part.

From Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight by Willcock, John