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quill driver

noun

, Facetious.
  1. a person who does a great deal of writing.


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Other Words From

  • quill driving noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of quill driver1

First recorded in 1750–60
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Example Sentences

You read that Uncle Enoch Siller had Sundayed over at the Ridge, or that Aunt Gussy Williams was on the puny list, and frequently there were friendly references to “Ye Editor” or “Ye Quill Driver,” for after soaring to dizzy heights in his editorials, Mr. Opp condescended to come down on the second page and move in and out of the columns, as a host among his guests.

"Thanks to 'The Trojans,' the wretched quill driver is free!"

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