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单词 shadowist
释义 shadowist|ˈʃædəʊɪst|
[f. shadow n. + -ist.]
1. A constructor of dials. Obs. rare.
1635H. Gellibrand in J. W[ells] Sciographia {fatpara}4 The Surveyour may search out Altitudes..by the only helpe of three right lines; But the compleat Shadowist cannot here rest without further helpe from above.1650T. Rudd Pract. Geom. B j, The compleat Shadowist can teach the Sun to trace out his way upon the Earth.
2. One who gives an entertainment consisting of shadow pictures.
1902Music Hall & Showman 28 Mar., Another well⁓known conjurer and shadowist.
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