Chirographer
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CHIROGRAPHER. A word derived from the Greek, which signifies "a writing with a man's hand." A chirographer is an officer of the English court of C. P.who engrosses the fines, and delivers the indentures of them to the parties, &c.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.