Chirographist

Chirographist
Chirographist Chi*rog"ra*phist, n. 1. A chirographer; a writer or engrosser. [1913 Webster]

2. One who tells fortunes by examining the hand. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • chirographist — chirogˈraphist noun 1. An expert in handwriting 2. A palmist (Pope) • • • Main Entry: ↑chiro …   Useful english dictionary

  • Chirographer — Chi*rog ra*pher, n. 1. One who practice the art or business of writing or engrossing. [1913 Webster] 2. See {chirographist}, 2. [1913 Webster] {Chirographer of fines} (Old Eng. Law), an officer in the court of common pleas, who engrossed fines.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Chirographer of fines — Chirographer Chi*rog ra*pher, n. 1. One who practice the art or business of writing or engrossing. [1913 Webster] 2. See {chirographist}, 2. [1913 Webster] {Chirographer of fines} (Old Eng. Law), an officer in the court of common pleas, who… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • penman — n. 1. Teacher of penmanship, writingteacher, calligrapher, calligraphist. 2. Writer, scribe, chirographer, chirographist, quill driver, penner. 3. Author, writer, composer …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • scribe — n. 1. Writer, penman, chirographer, chirographist. 2. Clerk, secretary, notary, amanuensis, copyist, scrivener …   New dictionary of synonyms

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