[f. SPECUL-ATE v. + -IST.] = SPECULATIST.

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1707.  C. N., Poem on Union, 18. No more vain Speculists your Fancies Cheat.

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1788.  G. A. Stevens (title), The Adventures of a Speculist, or, a Journey through London.

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1825.  N. Wood, Railroads, 290. The ridiculous expectations, or rather professions, of the enthusiastic speculist.

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1861.  I. Taylor, Spir. Hebrew Poetry, 198. The astute speculist shall be heard quoting the very man—who is quoting Isaiah.

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