scribe
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Definition of scribe
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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
3 : writer specifically : journalist
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verb (1)Definition of scribe (Entry 2 of 5)
: to work as a scribe : write
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verb (2)Definition of scribe (Entry 3 of 5)
1 : to mark a line on by cutting or scratching with a pointed instrument
2 : to make by cutting or scratching
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noun (2)Definition of scribe (Entry 4 of 5)
: scriber
Scribe
biographical name
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Definition of Scribe (Entry 5 of 5)
(Augustin-) Eugène 1791–1861 French dramatist
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Kids Definition of scribe
: a person who copies writing (as in a book)
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