scripturient
Definitions
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- adjective Having a desire or passion for writing; having a liking or itch for authorship.
- noun One who has a passion for writing.
Examples
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Evans admits to being ‘scripturient,’ though, which is one who has a violent desire to write. That could explain the recent release of his 16th book.
Denise M. Watson, ‘ODU Professor’s New Book: ‘Sorry, Wrong Answer,’” Hampton Roads, June 14, 2010
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Many readers who have heard much but seen little of the scripturient water-poet, John Taylor, may be glad to hear that a selection of some of his early writings in prose and verse has been published at a moderate price by Morison of Glasgow.
Note
This word ultimately comes from the Latin ‘scribere,’ to write.
