Euphuist

1 definition found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Euphuist \Eu"phu*ist\, n.
     One who affects excessive refinement and elegance of
     language; -- applied esp. to a class of writers, in the age
     of Elizabeth, whose productions are marked by affected
     conceits and high-flown diction.
     [1913 Webster]