[f. FRUIT sb. + -IST.] One who cultivates fruit.
1824. B. Maund (title), Fruitist: a Treatise on Orchard and Garden Fruits.
1848–61. (title) The florist, fruitist and garden miscellany.
1849. Florist, 52. Our space prevents our doing more than warmly recommending such of our readers as are fruitists to procure this work.
