TACHYGLOSSA
Tach`y*glos"sa, n. pl. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A division of monotremes which comprises the spiny ant-eaters of Australia and New Guinea. See Illust. under Echidna.
TACHYGRAPH
Tach"y*graph, n.
Defn: An example of tachygraphy; esp., an ancient Greek or Roman tachygraphic manuscript.
TACHYGRAPHER
Ta*chyg"ra*pher, n. [Gr. a fast writer.]
Defn: One who writes shorthand; a stenographer; esp., an ancient
Greek or Roman notary.
TACHYGRAPHIC; TACHYGRAPHICAL Tach`y*graph"ic, Tach`y*graph"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. tachygraphique.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to tachygraphy; written in shorthand.
TACHYGRAPHY
Ta*chyg"ra*phy, n. Etym: [Gr. -graphy: cf. F. tachygraphie.]
Defn: The art or practice of rapid writing; shorthand writing; stenography. I. Taylor (The Alphabet).