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scriv·en·er \ˈskriv(ə)nə(r)\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English scriveiner, from scrivein copyist, professional writer (from Middle French escrivein, escrivain, from — assumed — Vulgar Latin scriban-, scriba, from Latin scriba scribe) + -er — more at scribe 1. a. : a professional or public copyist or writer : scribe b. : a usually minor or unknown author < never before had mere scriveners received weekly salaries in the four-figure bracket — Roger Butterfield & Roland Gelatt > 2. : one whose occupation is to draw contracts or prepare writings : notary 3. : a former agent receiving money for investment at interest and performing duties now usually performed by a banker, broker, or lawyer |