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A collector or coiner of phrases.

COINER
1. One who makes or stamps coin; a maker of money; -- usually, a maker of counterfeit money. Precautions such as are employed by coiners and receivers of stolen goods. Macaulay. 2. An inventor or maker, as of words. Camden.
COLLECTORATE
The district of a collector of customs; a collectorship.
COLLECTOR
An officer appointed and commissioned to collect and receive customs, duties, taxes, or toll. A great part of this is now embezzled . . . by collectors, and other officers. Sir W. Temple. 4. One authorized to collect debts. 5. A bachelor of arts
COLLECTORSHIP
The office of a collector of customs or of taxes.