Discover the “Amanuensis” in You

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An amanuensis is a person employed to write or type what another dictates. From Latin roots meaning "at hand to write," this word hails the unsung heroes of history. Ready to channel your inner amanuensis and pen something great?

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August 03, 2024

amanuensis

[ uh-man-yoo-en-sis ]noun

a person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another

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