What does "tachygrapher" mean?

One who writes in tachygraphy or shorthand, especially in ancient times.

What is a synonym for "tachygrapher"?

Common synonyms include: stenographer.

Tachygrapher

noun

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Noun

1
One who writes in tachygraphy or shorthand, especially in ancient times. historical
"As a rule Julian dictated to secretaries, and so fast that Libanius says the "tachygraphers" were unable to keep pace with him, but certain postscripts are marked "with his own hand.""

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stenographer

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"As a rule Julian dictated to secretaries, and so fast that Libanius says the "tachygraphers" were unable to keep pace with him, but certain postscripts are marked "with his own hand.""

Etymology

From tachygraphy + -er.

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