Annalists

/ˈænəlɪsts/ noun

Definition

The plural of annalist; multiple historians or chroniclers who recorded and compiled historical annals.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of 'annalist.' Most historical references to groups of record-keepers use this form.

Kelly Says

The most famous annalists were Irish monks—they recorded so much detail that we know exactly when Vikings raided because they complained about it in the margins!

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