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