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scrivener

/ˈskɹɪvnə(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who writes documents, especially legal ones.

    - "The scrivener prepared the legal documents for the signing ceremony."
    - "The scrivener's job was to ensure all the documents were error-free."

Synonyms

amanuensis , scribe , tabellion
Rhymes
Words rhyming with scrivener
rives , hives , lives , rives
Variants
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scrivener , scriveners
Etymology
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From Old French 'escrire' meaning 'to write'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'scrivener' comes from the Latin word 'scribere', which means 'to write'.

  2. Scriveners were an important part of medieval society, as they were responsible for creating and maintaining records and documents.

  3. Scriveners often worked in guilds, which helped to regulate the quality of their work and establish standards for handwriting and document production.


Related Concepts
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  1. Notary Public: A notary public is a public officer authorized to witness and certify the signing of legal documents. Scriveners often worked closely with notaries public to prepare and certify documents.

  2. Calligrapher: A calligrapher is an artist who creates beautiful handwriting. Scriveners, who wrote documents by hand, could also be considered calligraphers.


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In medieval Europe, scriveners were essential for the creation and maintenance of records and documents. They played a crucial role in the administration of law, business, and government.

How to Memorize "scrivener"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person sitting at a desk, writing documents with a quill pen.
    - Visualize the intricate, flowing handwriting that a scrivener would produce.

  2. associate

    - Associate the image of a person writing with the word 'scrivener'.
    - Think of someone meticulously crafting documents by hand.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'scrivener': 'Sally Can Really Invent Vibrant Enchanting Novels'.
    - Remember that 'Scrivener' starts with the letter 'S'.


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