An expert in orthography; a person skilled in spelling.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Bullokar (d. 1627), physician and lexicographer. From ortho- + -graphist, after orthography. Compare earlier orthographer.
Definition of orthographist in US English:
orthographist
nounɔːˈθɒɡrəfɪst
An expert in orthography; a person skilled in spelling.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Bullokar (d. 1627), physician and lexicographer. From ortho- + -graphist, after orthography. Compare earlier orthographer.