quill driver

American  

noun

Facetious.

1. a person who does a great deal of writing.

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Other Word Forms

• quill driving noun

Etymology

Origin of quill driver

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

You read that Uncle Enoch Siller had Sundayed over at the Ridge, or that Aunt Gussy Williams was on the puny list, and frequently there were friendly references to “Ye Editor” or “Ye Quill Driver,” for after soaring to dizzy heights in his editorials, Mr. Opp condescended to come down on the second page and move in and out of the columns, as a host among his guests.

From Project Gutenberg

"Thanks to 'The Trojans,' the wretched quill driver is free!"

From Project Gutenberg