Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a printer or bookseller, who is responsible for collecting, editing, and publishing the works of a particular author, especially a historical one.

“The batchelder is credited with uncovering many previously unknown manuscripts by the celebrated poet.”

2. noun

In the United States, a batchelder was a person authorized to print and publish books, often with the help of a government grant.

“During the colonial period, the batchelder played a crucial role in disseminating knowledge and literature.”