inscribed; inscribing; inscribes
Definition of inscribe
1a
: to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record
b
: to enter on a list : enroll
2a
: to write, engrave, or print characters upon
b
: to autograph or address (a book) as a gift
3
: to dedicate to someone
4
: to draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible
a regular polygon inscribed in a circle
5
British
: to register the name of the holder of (a security)
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The first known use of inscribe was in the 15th century
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