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amanuenses

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plural of amanuensis

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one who writes from dictation or copies manuscripts thanks to the efforts of his dutiful amanuensis, copies of most of the author's letters and unpublished manuscripts have been preserved

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In Northern Europe, the scriptorium was often located next to the calefactorium (warming room), where a fire was kept alive, allowing scribes to step in and warm themselves when needed.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
On the continent is an elite war college that educates healers, soldiers, scribes, and — most famously — dragon riders.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

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