humorist

n. [ Cf. F. humoriste. ] 1. (Med.) One who attributes diseases of the state of the humors. [ archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. One who has some peculiarity or eccentricity of character, which he indulges in odd or whimsical ways. [ 1913 Webster ]

He [ Roger de Coverley ] . . . was a great humorist in all parts of his life. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. One who displays humor in speaking or writing; one who has a facetious fancy or genius; a wag; a droll; especially, one who writes or tells jokes as a profession. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

The reputation of wits and humorists. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]