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1.nounSomeone who writes; a draughtsperson; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary or copyist.
2.nounA writer and doctor of the law; one skilled in the law and traditions; one who read and explained the law to the people.
3.nounA very sharp, steel drawing implement used in engraving and etching, a scriber.
4.noun(in particular) A journalist.