Dictograph

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Dictograph \Dic"to*graph\ (d[i^]k"t[-o]*gr[.a]f), n. [L. dictum
     a thing said + E. -graph.]
     A telephonic instrument for office or other similar use,
     having a sound-magnifying device enabling the ordinary
     mouthpiece to be dispensed with. Much use has been made of it
     for overhearing, or for recording, conversations for the


     purpose of obtaining evidence for use in litigation.
     [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  
     Note: The makers of this instrument spell it dictograph.
           [Webster 1913 Suppl.]