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Meaning of ALCHEMIST

Pronunciation:  'alkumist

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 Definition: [n]  one who was versed in the practice of alchemy and who sought an elixir of life and a panacea and an alkahest and the philosopher's stone
 
 See Also: intellect, intellectual

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Al"che*mist\, n. [Cf. OF. alquemiste, F. alchimiste.]
One who practices alchemy.

      You are alchemist; make gold.            --Shak.

 

 

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