magirist
Noun

magirist (plural magirists)

  1. (obsolete, rare) Synonym of chef#English|chef: A skilful or learned cook.
    • 1716, Myles Davies, Athenae Britannicae, Vol. III, "Diss. Physick", p. 12:
      ...Magists, Magirists... Geoponists, Hygiests, Prophylactists, Remedists.
    • 1814, School of Good Living, p. 53:
      To their Magirists was given an appointment of culinary artists.



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