First Known Use: 14th century
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noun \ˈskrīb\
Definition of SCRIBE
1
: a member of a learned class in ancient Israel through New Testament times studying the Scriptures and serving as copyists, editors, teachers, and jurists
2
a : an official or public secretary or clerk b : a copier of manuscripts
3
: writer; specifically : journalist
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Origin of SCRIBE
Middle English, from Latin scriba official writer, from scribere to write; akin to Greek skariphasthai to scratch an outline
2scribe
intransitive verb
scribedscrib·ing
3scribe
transitive verb
scribedscrib·ing
Definition of SCRIBE
1
: to mark a line on by cutting or scratching with a pointed instrument
2
: to make by cutting or scratching
Origin of SCRIBE
probably short for describe
First Known Use: 1678
4scribe
noun
Scribe
biographical name \skrēb\
Definition of SCRIBE
(Augustin-) Eugène 1791–1861 Fr. dram.
SCRIBE Defined for Kids
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noun \ˈskrīb\
Definition of SCRIBE for Kids
: a person who copies writing (as in a book)
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