tachygrapher

Etymology

From tachygraphy + -er.

tachygrapher means one who writes in tachygraphy or shorthand, especially in ancient times. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

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