tachygrapher

noun

ta·​chyg·​ra·​pher

taˈkigrəfə(r),

təˈk-

variants or tachygraphist

-fə̇st

plural -s

: one skilled in tachygraphy : stenographer

especially : an ancient Greek or Roman notary

Word History

Etymology

tachygraphy + -er or -ist

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