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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A few days before I left for Spain I got a note from my friend Dave Scrivener, a producer for the television show “MotorWeek.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
“The two days have been quite different,” said Scrivener.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2022
That meant fellow Australian Jason Scrivener kept the lead at 10-under 132 after his 67 Friday.
From Washington Post • Nov. 24, 2022
He thought an all-night restaurant, Scrivener’s Drive-In, might be interested in advertising on his all-night show, so he paid a visit and sold the owner, Paul Scrivener, some spots.
From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2022
This report was sent to Dr. Scrivener, Dean Goulburn, Sir Edward Maunde Thompson, and other distinguished scholars, and the unanimous opinion was expressed that the third of these plans should be adopted.
From The Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels by Burgon, John William
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