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Finger print expert? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

typist

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This clue might be a double definition.

'finger' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how one could define the other.

'print expert?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for typist that I've seen before include "Pre-computer office worker" , "Keyboard user" , "The old-style secretary, for one" , "One using keyboard" , "Old secretary" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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