Obs.–0 [app. f. med.L. arcista for artista (cf. OF. arcien, artien), with Eng. ending -er, as if artist-er, arcist-er, arceter: cf. barrist-er, and ancestor, ancetor.] One skilled in the arts; a master of arts who has passed on to the study of philosophy.
c. 1440. Promp. Parv., Arceter, or he þat lernethe or techethe arte, artista.
c. 1460. Gloss., in Wright’s Voc., 262. Hic dioleticus [dialecticus], hic arcista [artista], a arcister.
1530. Palsgr., 195/1. Arcetour, arcien.
