- copyist
- cop|y|ist [ `kapiıst ] noun countsomeone who produces copies of things such as documents, music, or paintings
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Copyist — Cop y*ist, n. A copier; a transcriber; an imitator; a plagiarist. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
copyist — index clerk Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
copyist — ► NOUN 1) a person who makes copies. 2) a person who imitates the styles of others, especially in art … English terms dictionary
copyist — [käp′ēist] n. 1. a person who makes written copies; transcriber 2. a person who imitates; copier … English World dictionary
Copyist — A copyist is a skilled technician who copies the designs of a particular designer or company. Applying the technical disciplines of draping and patternmaking and often through the means of a rub off couture items as well as garments worn by… … Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry
copyist — UK [ˈkɒpɪɪst] / US [ˈkɑpɪɪst] noun [countable] Word forms copyist : singular copyist plural copyists someone who produces copies of things such as documents, music, or paintings … English dictionary
Copyist — A copyist is a person who makes written copies. In ancient times, a scrivener was also called a calligraphus (pl. calligraphi). The term s modern use is almost entirely confined to music copyists, who are employed by the music industry to produce … Wikipedia
copyist — [[t]kɒ̱piɪst[/t]] copyists N COUNT A copyist copies other people s music or paintings or, in the past, made written copies of documents. She copies the true artist s signature as part of a painting, as do most copyists … English dictionary
copyist — /ˈkɒpiəst/ (say kopeeuhst) noun 1. a transcriber, especially of documents. 2. Music someone who notates the individual orchestral parts by reference to the full orchestral score; a part copyist. 3. someone who imitates or copies …
copyist — noun Date: 1696 1. one who makes copies 2. imitator … New Collegiate Dictionary
copyist — /kop ee ist/, n. 1. a person who transcribes copies, esp. of documents. 2. an imitator. [1690 1700; COPY + IST] * * * … Universalium