\Rhap"so*dist\, n. [From {Rhapsody}.]
1. Anciently, one who recited or composed a rhapsody;
   especially, one whose profession was to recite the verses
   of Hormer and other epic poets.
2. Hence, one who recites or sings poems for a livelihood;
   one who makes and repeats verses extempore.
         The same populace sit for hours listening to
         rhapsodists who recite Ariosto.       --Carlyle.
3. One who writes or speaks disconnectedly and with great
   excitement or affectation of feeling. --I. Watts.