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scrivener

Scrivener (noun) means a professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings.

noun
1
A professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings.
2
One whose business is to place money at interest; a broker.
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Etymology

From Middle English scryvener, alteration of scryveyn, from Anglo-Norman scrivein (“professional penman, copyist”), from Old French escrivain, from Vulgar Latin *scriba, *scribanem, from Latin scriba, from scrībō (“to write”).

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What is the meaning of scrivener?

"scrivener" (noun) means a professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings.

What are the different meanings of scrivener?

"scrivener" has 2 main meanings: 1. A professional writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings; 2. One whose business is to place money at interest; a broker.

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