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Astronomer

Astronomer

1. An astrologer.

2. One who is versed in astronomy; one who has a knowledge of the laws of the heavenly orbs, or the principles by which their motions are regulated, with their various phenomena. An undevout astronomer is mad. (Young)

See: astronomy.


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