Scrivener

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈskɹɪv.É›n.É™(ɹ)/

Full definition of scrivener

Noun

1. A professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings.
• 1592, William Shakespeare, , 3.6Scrivener (enters with a paper in hand):Here is the indictment of the good Lord Hastings,Which in a set hand fairly in engrossedThat 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...
2. (obsolete) One whose business is to place money at interest; a broker.
3. A writing master.

Synonyms

• amanuensis
• scribe
• tabellion