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Scribe \Scribe\ (skr[imac]b), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scribed}
(skr[imac]bd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Scribing}.]
1. To write, engrave, or mark upon; to inscribe. --Spenser.
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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.
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3. To score or mark with compasses or a scribing iron.
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{Scribing iron}, an iron-pointed instrument for scribing, or
marking, casks and logs.
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Scribe \Scribe\, v. i.
To make a mark.
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With the separated points of a pair of spring dividers
scribe around the edge of the templet. --A. M. Mayer.
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Scribe \Scribe\ (skr[imac]b), 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.
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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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