Scribe , v. i. To make a mark.
With the separated points of a pair of spring dividers scribe around the edge of the templet.
A. M. Mayer.
Scribe (skrīb), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scribed (skrībd); p. pr. & vb. n.
Scribing.]
1. To write, engrave, or mark upon;
to inscribe.
Spenser.
2. (Carp.) To cut (anything) in such a way as to fit closely to a somewhat
irregular surface, as a baseboard to a floor which
is out of level, a board to the
curves of a molding, or the like; -- so
called because the workman marks, or scribes,
with the compasses the line that he
afterwards cuts.
3. To score or mark
with compasses or a scribing iron.
Scribing iron, an iron-pointed instrument for scribing, or marking, casks and logs.
Scribe (skrīb), n. [L. scriba, fr.
scribere to write; cf.
Gr. ska`rifos a splinter, pencil, style (for writing), E. scarify. Cf. Ascribe, Describe, Script,
Scrivener, Scrutoire.]
1. One who writes; a
draughtsman; a writer for another; especially, an offical or public writer; an amanuensis or secretary; a notary; a copyist.
2. (Jewish Hist.) A writer and
doctor of the law; one skilled in the law and
traditions; one who read and explained the law to the people.
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