SCRIVENER | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Scrivener

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Middle English (in scrivener (sense 1 of the noun)): shortening of Old French escrivein, from Latin scriba (see scribe). scrivener (sense 2 of the noun) dates from the early 17th century

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈskrɪv(ə)nə
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a clerk, scribe, or notary.

Short Definition:

clerk or notary

Definition:

a person who invested money at interest for clients and lent funds to those who wanted to raise money on security.

Short Definition:

person who invested money at interest for clients

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