quoter

noun

quot·​er
ˈk(w)ōtə(r)
-ōtə-
plural -s
: one that quotes
specifically : a clerk who keeps a record of insurance policy dividends and figures the interest due on them

Word History

Etymology

quote + -er

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“Quoter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quoter. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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