amanuensis

Danish

[amanuˈɛnsis]

noun
Definitions
  • A teacher at an institute of higher education with a time-limited position (usually three years).
  • An assistent with a scientific education, e.g. to a doctor in private practice.

Etymology

Derived from Latin āmanuēnsis (secretary) affix from Danish manus (hand).

Origin

Danish

manus

Gloss

hand

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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