Scrivener
(noun)
A professional copyist, writer, or secretary who writes or transcribes manuscripts and documents.
Origin:
Derived from the middle english word 'scriveiner' which means a person who writes.
Examples:
- The scrivener was a skilled writer, transcribing important documents with perfect penmanship and clarity.
- The scrivener was a trusted advisor, often hired by the wealthy to keep their private correspondences and financial records.
- The scrivener was a valued member of medieval society, with their skills in writing and transcription being in high demand.
- The scrivener was a mediator, often called upon to settle disputes and transcribe agreements between parties.
- The scrivener was a historian, preserving records of events, transactions, and other important information for posterity.