amanuensis
a person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another; secretary.
Origin of amanuensis
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How to use amanuensis in a sentence
At Newsweek he dueled with his economic nemesis, Paul Samuelson, the amanuensis of the Keynesian revolution.
Nicholas Wapshott: A Lovefest Between Milton Friedman and J.M. Keynes | Nicholas Wapshott | July 30, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST“Dora you will perceive is now my amanuensis,” wrote her father.
A pity for you that my amanuensis is not on stock to-day, and my own hand perceptibly worse than usual.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonThe amanuensis sits opposite to me writing to her offspring.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonMy amanuensis deserts me—I should have said you, for yours is the loss, my script having lost all bond with humanity.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis Stevenson
Austin came back from school last week, which made a great time for the amanuensis, you may be sure.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonThe amanuensis has been ill, and after the above trial petered out.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis Stevenson
British Dictionary definitions for amanuensis
/ (əˌmænjʊˈɛnsɪs) /
a person employed to take dictation or to copy manuscripts
Origin of amanuensis
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