orthographer

American  

[awr-thog-ruh-fer] / ɔrˈθɒg rə fər /

Or orthographist

noun

1. a person versed in orthography or spelling.

2. a person who spells correctly.

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Etymology

Origin of orthographer

1590–1600; < Late Latin orthograph ( us ) (adj. and noun) ( Latin ortho- ortho- + -graphus -graph ) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

When the team’s orthographer falls in love with a local lass eager for her life to begin, the indignant flame of tribalism is ignited.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2018

As she was a poor scribe, and a still worse orthographer, Howel superintended the letter, and when it was written said he would enclose and post it.

From Gladys, the Reaper by Beale, Anne

This is the reason why neither a newspaper writer, nor an orthographer, can strictly adhere to Klopstock's orthographical rule, only to write what you hear.

From Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. by Jean Paul

He was wont to speak plain, and to the purpose, like an honest man and a soldier; and now is he turned orthographer; his words are a very fantastical banquet, just so many strange dishes.

From Much Ado about Nothing by Shakespeare, William