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Illuminator

Illuminator

1. One whose occupation is to adorn books, especially manuscripts, with miniatures, borders, etc. See Illuminate.

2. A condenser or reflector of light in optical apparatus; also, an illuminant.

Origin: L, an enlightener, LL. Also, an illuminator of books.


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