flutist
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Probably from Middle French flutiste, equivalent to flute + -ist. Replaced Middle English flouter (“flute player”) from Old French flauteur.[1]
Noun
[edit]flutist (plural flutists)
- Alternative form of flautist
Translations
[edit]flute player — see flautist
References
[edit]- ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “flutist (n.)”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.