Tachygraphy

a. [Fr. tachigraphique, Gr. ταχυγράφος.] Of, or pertaining to, rapid writing; also, written in short-hand.

n. [Fr. tachygraphie, from Gr. ταχυγραφεῖν, to write fast, from ταχύς, quick, fast, and γράφειν, to write.] The art or practice of rapid writing; stenography; short-hand writing.