n. [ L. historiographus, Gr. "istoriogra`fos; "istori`a history + gra`fein to write: cf. F. historiographe. ] An historian; a writer of history; especially, one appointed or designated to write a history; also, a title bestowed by some governments upon historians of distinction. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The office of an historiographer. Saintsbury. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The art of employment of an historiographer. [ 1913 Webster ]