Definitions

1. noun

a person who writes or uses secret codes and ciphers, especially in the 16th to 18th centuries.

“The cryptographer was tasked with deciphering the encrypted message.”

2. noun

a secret code or system of ciphers used for concealment, especially in writing.

“The cryptograph used by the spies was extremely difficult to crack.”

3. verb

to conceal the meaning of (writing or a message) by using a secret code or cipher.

“The cryptograph the letter to prevent it from being read by unwanted parties.”