'humorist' originates from the Latin word 'humor,' which meant 'fluid' or 'moisture,' and later evolved to mean 'mood' or 'temperament.'

'humorist' changed from the Middle English word 'humour' and eventually became the modern English word 'humorist.'

Initially, it referred to someone who was influenced by the 'humors' or bodily fluids, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of someone who is funny or writes humor.