Walkist

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A competitive walker; one taking part in the sport of pedestrianism. dated

    "Of course, prudence must be exercised in walking; consumptive invalids should indulge moderately, and not go into "training" for walkists."

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foot soldierhikerhitchhikerhooferinfantrymanjaywalker

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"Of course, prudence must be exercised in walking; consumptive invalids should indulge moderately, and not go into "training" for walkists."

Etymology

From walk + -ist.

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