Definition of scribe
(Entry 1 of 4)
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
2a
: an official or public secretary or clerk
b
: a copier of manuscripts
scribe
verb (1)
scribed; scribing
Definition of scribe (Entry 2 of 4)
: to work as a scribe : write
scribe
verb (2)
scribed; scribing
Definition of scribe (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: to mark a line on by cutting or scratching with a pointed instrument
2
: to make by cutting or scratching
scribe
noun (2)Definition of scribe (Entry 4 of 4)
: scriber
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The first known use of scribe was in the 13th century
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