Illuminator

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

  Illuminator \Il*lu"mi*na`tor\, n. [L., an enlightener, LL. also,
     an illuminator of books.]
     1. One whose occupation is to adorn books, especially
        manuscripts, with miniatures, borders, etc. See
        {Illuminate}, v. t., 3.
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     2. A condenser or reflector of light in optical apparatus;
        also, an illuminant.
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