flutist

English

Etymology

Probably from Middle French flutiste, equivalent to flute +‎ -ist. Replaced Middle English flouter (“flute player”) from Old French flauteur.[1]

Noun

flutist (plural flutists)

  1. Alternative form of flautist.

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References

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2025) “flutist (n.)”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

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