scrive

1 of 2

transitive verb

ˈskrīv,
-rēv
-ed/-ing/-s
chiefly Scottish

scrive

2 of 2

noun

"
plural -s
1
chiefly Scottish : written matter
2
chiefly Scottish : handwriting

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

Middle English scriven, probably from Middle French escrivre, from Latin scribere

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“Scrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrive. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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