scribes

noun

1. Someone who writes; a draughtsperson; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary or copyist.
2. A writer and doctor of the law; one skilled in the law and traditions; one who read and explained the law to the people.
3. A very sharp, steel drawing implement used in engraving and etching, a scriber.
4. (in particular) A journalist.