flutist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of flautist.

Word forms

flutist flutists

Etymology

Probably from Middle French flutiste, equivalent to flute + -ist. Replaced Middle English flouter (“flute player”) from Old French flauteur.

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