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typester

typester noun: a person who operates a typewriter.

Noun

typester (plural typesters)

  1. (dated, rare) A person who operates a typewriter.
    • It has captured the interest of many in the graphic arts because of its inclusion in the American Institute of Graphic Arts "Fifty Books" show. Typesters may see in it a bit of Rand virtuosity.1948, American Printer and Lithographer, volume 127, page 40
    • Q. And what was your business before working for the Frontier Telephone Company?
      A. Typester or copyist.
      Q. How long had that been your business?
      A. About 20 years.Supreme Court Appellate Fourth Department (page 44)
    Synonyms:
    typist

Synonyms of typester

Forms of typester

pluraltypesters

Origin of typester

From type + -ster.

Questions about typester

What does typester mean?
Typester means a person who operates a typewriter.
What part of speech is typester?
Typester is a noun.
What is the plural of typester?
The plural of typester is typesters.

Words near typester in the dictionary

  1. typesettings
  2. typesite
  3. typesites
  4. typestate
  5. typestates
  6. typester
  7. typesters
  8. typestract
  9. typestracts
  10. typestyle
  11. typestyles

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