Obs. rare. [as if ad. Gr. *ἐγκωμιαστήρ = ἐγκωμιαστής: see prec.] = prec.
1676. Grove, Vind. Conform. Clergy (1680), 21. You may see by this how far you may trust this eloquent Encomiaster.
1685. J. Young, Medicaster Medicatus, I. To Rdr. A iv b. If he be very greedy, and desirous, undoubtedly his Encomiaster Mr. G—y, by the help of the Stars, can inform him.
