HISTORIAN
His*to"ri*an, n. Etym: [F. historien.]
1. A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist. Even the historian takes great liberties with facts. Sir J. Reynolds.
2. One versed or well informed in history. Great captains should be good historians. South.
HISTORIC; HISTORICAL
His*tor"ic, His*tor"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. historicus, Gr. historique.
See History.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to history, or the record of past events; as, an historical poem; the historic page. — His*tor"ic*al*ness, n. — His*to*ric"i*ty, n. There warriors frowning in historic brass. Pope. Historical painting, that branch of painting which represents the events of history. — Historical sense, that meaning of a passage which is deduced from the circumstances of time, place, etc., under which it was written. — The historic sense, the capacity to conceive and represent the unity and significance of a past era or age.
HISTORICALLY
His*tor"ic*al*ly, adv.
Defn: In the manner of, or in accordance with, history.
HISTORICIZE
His*tor"i*cize, v. t.
Defn: To record or narrate in the manner of a history; to chronicle.
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HISTORIED
His"to*ried, a.