[n. of agent f. APHORIZE, as if ad. Gr. *ἀφοριστής: see -IST.] One who writes or utters aphorisms.
1713. Nelson, Life Bp. Bull, 246 (T.). Justifying what he had written against the Aphorist.
1864. Daily Tel., 20 Aug., 4/3 Constitutional aphorists tell us that the King can do no wrong.