Brachygrapher

/brəˈkɪɡrəfər/ noun

Definition

A person who writes in shorthand or uses a system of abbreviated writing.

Etymology

From Greek 'brachy-' meaning short and 'grapher' meaning writer, referring to someone who writes in compressed or rapid forms.

Kelly Says

Before modern stenography machines, brachygraphers were essential in courtrooms and legislatures—they developed special shorthand symbols that could capture speech at incredible speeds, some writing 200+ words per minute!

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