Scrivener
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskɹɪvnə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scrivener is a noun meaning A professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings.
Meaning
A professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) One whose business is to place money at interest; a broker.
Example Sentences
Below this, sat two scrivener monks at two little desks, on which were scrolls of parchment and ink-horns and goose-quill pens.
Scrivener (enters with a paper in hand):Here is the indictment of the good Lord Hastings, Which in a set hand fairly is engrossed That is may be today read o'er in Paul's. And mark how well the sequel hangs together: Eleven hours I have spent to write it over[…]
Word Forms
- scriveners
Synonyms for scrivener
Depending on context, synonyms include amanuensis, scribe, tabellion, copyist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scribe, copyist, tabellion, escribano, scrivano, draftsman.
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