scrivener
Americannoun
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a person who writes out deeds, letters, etc; copyist
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a notary
Etymology
Origin of scrivener
1325–75; Middle English scriveyner, equivalent to scrivein (< Old French escrivein; see scribe 1, -an) + -er -er 1
Example Sentences
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In "Minor Feelings," Hong firmly rejects the idea of having the authority to act as a scrivener or "spokesperson" for any racial identity.
From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2020
“I am but the scrivener looking for language that might please everybody,” he wrote in one email.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 18, 2017
“I am but the scrivener looking for language that might please everybody,” he wrote, “and I have tried to accomplish that in the attached latest draft.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2017
“With submission, what word, sir,” asked Turkey, respectfully crowding himself into the contracted space behind the screen, and by so doing, making me jostle the scrivener.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2015
Be that as it may, like most Scotchmen, he made his way to England, and was employed by Mr. Milton, the scrivener of Bread Street, to teach his gifted son.
From East Anglia Personal Recollections and Historical Associations by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)
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