copyist
[kop-ee-ist]
- a person who transcribes copies, especially of documents.
- an imitator.
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Origin of copyist
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cashier, auditor, worker, agent, bookkeeper, operator, salesperson, employee, secretary, receptionist, teller, clerk, transcriber, scrivener, copier, copyist, seller, registrar, notary, stenographerExamples from the Web for copyist
Contemporary Examples
The copyist moves into the office, won't be dismissed, won't accept a gift of money to go away.
Almost immediately the copyist refuses to perform basic elements of his job: proof-reading for example.
Historical Examples
In earlier times it was the copyist who made the mistakes and bore the blame.
The Booklover and His BooksHarry Lyman Koopman
I have looked over what you have done, and can warmly recommend you as a copyist.
Ten American Girls From HistoryKate Dickinson Sweetser
I have reached a point in my labours where I need a copyist.
Under the Country SkyGrace S. Richmond
Finally, you remember that I undertook to find that copyist?
The ConspiratorsAlexandre Dumas (Pere)
I will not be a copyist; I will be a genius—will be cleverer than you all put together.
The Sand-Hills of JutlandHans Christian Andersen
copyist
- a person who makes written copies; transcriber
- a person who imitates or copies
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