The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Singularist \Sin"gu*lar*ist\ (s[i^][ng]"g[-u]*l[~e]r*[i^]st), n.
   One who affects singularity. [Obs.]
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         A clownish singularist, or nonconformist to ordinary
         usage.                                   --Borrow.
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