controvertist

/ˌkɒntɹəˈvɜː(ɹ)tɪst/

Etymology

From controvert + -ist.

controvertist means One skilled in or given to controversy; a controversialist. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 73 out of 100.

noun

One skilled in or given to controversy; a controversialist.“[…] here were no Gibers, Cenſurers, Backbiters, Pick-pockets, Highwaymen, Houſebreakers, Attorneys, Bawds, Buffoons, Gameſters, Politicians, Wits, ſplenetick tedious Talkers, Controvertiſts, Raviſhers, Murderers, Robbers, Virtuoſo's; […]”