SINCE 1828
scribe
noun (1)
\ ˈskrīb
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Definition of scribe
(Entry 1 of 5)
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 5)
: to work as a scribe : write
scribe
verb (2)
scribed;
scribing
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
scribe
noun (2)Definition of scribe (Entry 4 of 5)
: scriber
Scribe
biographical name
\ ˈskrēb
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Definition of Scribe (Entry 5 of 5)
(Augustin-) Eugène 1791–1861 French dramatist
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scribe
noun
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Kids Definition of scribe
: a person who copies writing (as in a book)
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