scribe
1 of 4noun (1)
ˈskrīb 
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
scribe
2 of 4verb (1)
scribed; scribing
intransitive verb
: to work as a scribe : write
scribe
3 of 4verb (2)
scribed; scribing
transitive verb
1
: to mark a line on by cutting or scratching with a pointed instrument
2
: to make by cutting or scratching
scribe
4 of 4noun (2)
: scriber
Synonyms
Noun (1)
- amanuensis
- calligrapher
- copyist
- penman
- scrivener
Verb (2)
- groove
- score
- seam
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Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English, from Latin scriba official writer, from scribere to write; akin to Greek skariphasthai to scratch an outline
Verb (2)
probably short for describe
First Known Use
Noun (1)
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb (1)
1651, in the meaning defined above
Verb (2)
1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
1812, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
scribe
noun
ˈskrīb
: a person who copies writing (as in a book)
Biographical Definition
Scribe
biographical name
ˈskrēb
(Augustin-) Eugène 1791–1861 French dramatist
proscribes
verb
as in prohibits
to order not to do or use or to be done or used regulations proscribe the use of electronic devices on board a plane while it is landing Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- prohibits
- forbids
- bans
- outlaws
- discourages
- prevents
- enjoins
- interdicts
- excludes
- precludes
- stops
- bars
- halts
- deters
- dissuades
- restrains
- represses
- disallows
- suppresses
- curbs
- quashes
- debars
- deprives
- inhibits
- rejects
- impedes
- hinders
- squelches
- subdues
- silences
- repudiates
- quells
- squashes
- obstructs
- vetoes
- embargoes
- blocks
- shuts out
- checks
- rules out
- clamps down (on)
- bridles
- cracks down (on)
- crushes
- puts down
- reins (in)
- snuffs (out)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- permits
- allows
- approves
- authorizes
- endorses
- suffers
- lets
- indorses
- promotes
- supports
- encourages
- sanctions
- warrants
- abets
- cultivates
- advances
- furthers
- nurtures
- nourishes
- licenses
- orders
- tolerates
- commands
- endures
- forwards
- abides
- bids
- bears
- licences
- brooks
- countenances