[f. ARMORY + -IST; cf. F. armoriste.] One who is skilled in heraldry, or in blazoning coats of arms.
1586. Ferne, Blaz. Gentrie, Ded. The professed Armorists.
1602. Segar, Mil. & Civ. Honour, Ded. A subiect proper to Armorists, and men of my profession.
1868. Cussans, Handbk. Her., ii. 47. Thus it is commonly written by English Armorists.
