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noun \ˈskrōl\Definition of SCROLL
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a : something resembling a scroll in shape; especially : a spiral or convoluted form in ornamental design derived from the curves of a loosely or partly rolled parchment scroll b : the curved head of a bowed stringed musical instrument — see violin illustration
— scrolled \ˈskrōld\ adjective
Examples of SCROLL
- He read from the scroll.
- a scarf with lovely green scrolls on it
Origin of SCROLL
Middle English scrowle, blend of rolle roll and scrowe scrap, scroll (from Anglo-French escrowe, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch schrode piece cut off, Old High German scrōt) — more at shred
First Known Use: 15th century
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