typester

A person who operates a typewriter.

Noun

  1. 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...
    • 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

Origin

From type + -ster.

Forms

typesters