writer
a person engaged in writing books, articles, stories, etc., especially as an occupation or profession; an author or journalist.
a clerk, scribe, or the like.
a person who commits their thoughts, ideas, etc., to writing: She's an expert letter writer.
(in a piece of writing) the author (used as a circumlocution for “I,” “me,” “my,” etc.): The writer wishes to state….
Stock Exchange. someone who sells options.
Scot. a lawyer or solicitor.
Origin of writer
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British Dictionary definitions for writer
/ (ˈraɪtə) /
a person who writes books, articles, etc, esp as an occupation
the person who has written something specified
a person who is able to write or write well
a scribe or clerk
a composer of music
Scot a legal practitioner, such as a notary or solicitor
Writer to the Signet (in Scotland) a member of an ancient society of solicitors, now having the exclusive privilege of preparing crown writs
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