Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SCRIV'EN-ER
SCRIV'EN-ER, n. [W. ysgrivenwr, from ysgrivenu, to write, It. scrivano; Fr. ecrivain. See Scribe.]
- A writer; one whose occupation is to draw contracts or other writings. Encyc.
- One whose business is to place money at interest. Dryden.
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