n. [ Gr. lexikogra`fos; lexiko`n dictionary + gra`fein to write: cf. F. lexicographe. See Lexicon. ] The author or compiler of a lexicon or dictionary. [ 1913 Webster ]
Every other author may aspire to praise; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach; and even this negative recompense has been yet granted to very few. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]