Main Entry:
    aman·u·en·sis 
Pronunciation:
    \ə-ˌman-yə-ˈwen(t)-səs\
Function:
    noun
Inflected Form(s):
    plural aman·u·en·ses 
Etymology:
    Latin, from (servus) a manu slave with secretarial duties
Date:
    1619

: one employed to write from dictation or to copy manuscript

use: You may wish to use an amanuensis ( somebody who writes down your words ), a computer or tape recorder.

We were seldom able to copy our own compositions, and have employed an amanuensis for the last six years.

Dominic uses a computer for all writing activities - apart from examinations when he has an amanuensis.