'aeolist' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Aiolos,' where 'Aiolos' was the god of the winds.

'Aiolos' transformed into the Latin word 'Aeolus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aeolist' through Middle English.

Initially, it referred to the god of the winds, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a pompous windbag.