† pragmaˈtitionerObs.rare—1. [f.obs. F. pragmaticien (Estienne) a man skilled in law + -er1. Cf.practitioner, etc.] A man skilled in affairs; a practising lawyer; = pragmatic B. 2. 1607R. C[arew]tr.Estienne's World of Wonders 129 When they [lawyers] were called Pragmaticiens, that is, Pragmatitioners.