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Meaning of scribe

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

scribe

Pronunciation:/skɹaɪb/

noun

Definitions

  1. Someone who writes; a draughtsperson; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary or copyist.

  2. A writer and doctor of the law; one skilled in the law and traditions; one who read and explained the law to the people.

  3. A very sharp, steel drawing implement used in engraving and etching, a scriber.

  4. (in particular) A journalist.

verb

Definitions

  1. To write.

  2. To write, engrave, or mark upon; to inscribe.

  3. To record.

  4. To write or draw with a scribe.