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solecist

noun
sole·cist | \-sə̇st\
plural -s

Definition of solecist 

: a user of solecisms also : one who defies convention

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History and Etymology for solecist

Late Latin soloecista, from Greek soloikistēs, from soloikos speaking incorrectly + -istēs -ist

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