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Webster 1913 Edition


Arabist

Arˊa-bist

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
Arabiste
.]
One well versed in the Arabic language or literature; also, formerly, one who followed the Arabic system of surgery.

Webster 1828 Edition


Arabist

AR'ABIST

,
Noun.
One well versed in Arabic literature.