typester

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English

Etymology

From type +‎ -ster.

Noun

typester (plural typesters)

  1. (dated, rare) A person who operates a typewriter.
    Synonym: typist
    • 1948, American Printer and Lithographer, volume 127, page 40:
      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.
    • Supreme Court Appellate Fourth Department (page 44)
      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.