scrivener in French
scrivener in French is scribe, écrivain public — scrivener means (old-fashioned) Someone whose job is to write out documents or legal papers for other people.
scrivener in French
scribe
A professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings.
écrivain public
A professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings.
What does "scrivener" mean?
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noun (old-fashioned) Someone whose job is to write out documents or legal papers for other people.
"Below this, sat two scrivener monks at two little desks, on which were scrolls of parchment and ink-horns and goose-quill pens."
- noun (old-fashioned) Someone who lends out money for profit, as a business.
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- Below this, sat two scrivener monks at two little desks, on which were scrolls of parchment and ink-horns and goose-quill pens.
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What is "scrivener" in French?
"scrivener" in French is scribe, écrivain public. scrivener means: (old-fashioned) Someone whose job is to write out documents or legal papers for other people.
Are there other ways to say "scrivener" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "scrivener": scribe, écrivain public.
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