"tachygrapher" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tachygraphers [plural]
Etymology: tachygraphy + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tachygraphy|er|id2=occupation}} tachygraphy + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} tachygrapher (plural tachygraphers)
  1. (historical) One who writes in tachygraphy or shorthand, especially in ancient times. Tags: historical

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