Definition of scribe in English:

scribe

nounskrʌɪbskraɪb

1historical A person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented.
〈史〉（尤指印刷术发明前的）书吏，抄写员
Example sentencesExamples
- Jean was an illuminator who established a thriving workshop in Bourges with the help of André Rousseau, a scribe, manuscript agent, and the librarian of the university.
- Bishko used this discovery to draw important conclusions about the nature of the Historia Silense, but he dismissed the inaccuracy itself as merely the error of an ignorant scribe.
- The names of some of his patrons are known through his colophons, and it is probable that he primarily earned his living by being a teacher in the richer circles, rather than as a scribe.
- After the words ‘Cum Santo Marco in soldo’ the scribe added ‘in uno scudo’ above the line of writing.
- The Psalter, datable to about 795, is known commonly as the Dagulf Psalter, for its chief scribe includes his name in one of the dedicatory poems, written in letters of gold.
Synonyms
clerk, secretary, copyist, transcriber, amanuensis, recorder, record keeper
in Africa mallam
informal pen-pusher
North American informal pencil pusher
archaic penman, scrivener, writer
1. 1.1humorous, informal A writer, especially a journalist.
  〈非正式，常幽默〉作者（尤指记者）
  Example sentencesExamples
  Burgess's first love was music and the Manchester-born scribe did not plan on becoming a writer but aspired instead to being a composer.
  Like all sites conceived as digital brochures, it has far too much text which includes an overly lavish encomium by a Sunday newspaper scribe.
  Synonyms
  writer, author, penman, journalist, reporter
  informal hack
2historical A Jewish recordkeeper or, later, a professional theologian and jurist.
〔犹太史〕古犹太记事员；档案编制保管员（后也指职业神学家及法学家）
3A pointed instrument used for making marks on wood, bricks, etc., to guide a saw or in signwriting.
划线器
Example sentencesExamples
- A scribe is an easy way to fit material to irregular surfaces.
- Consider using a scribe for cutting Plexiglas without breaking it.

verbskrʌɪbskraɪb

[with object]

1literary Write.
〈主诗/文〉写
he scribed a note that he passed to Dan
他写了一张便条递给了丹。
Example sentencesExamples
- She quickly scribed a few lines on the paper before Sid turned back around.
- Opening the envelope, his eyes narrowed as he read the neatly scribed note included with the schedule.
- Her vivid green eyes traveled back over the beautifully scribed lines of the communication.
- Placing the bird on a perch that rested on the desk, Grace quickly scribed a short note; we shall arrive in Clew Bay tonight.
- Had it not been for the cover of this book, John would have sworn it had been scribed only a few years before.
2Mark with a pointed instrument.
用尖物画线
mark the position of the lock body on the door edge, then scribe a centre mark
Example sentencesExamples
- Small strange drawings were scribbled and scribed into the wet surfaces, simple childish cave illustration that seemed so alien to all that had preceded it.
- The barrel has a series of circles scribed round it, spaced so that each aligns with one of the levers which, on the organ, will open a pallet to admit air to a pipe for a specific note.
- I'd prefer to avoid it but find I cannot, so must learn the black art of re-scribing panel lines…
- The first shop she stopped at was one by the name of Pewter Haven (as it was plainly scribed into a wooden sign that swung from over the doorway).
- Photo 1 shows how to scribe a line with just a carpenter's pencil.

Derivatives

scribal

adjectiveˈskrʌɪb(ə)lˈskraɪb(ə)l

The similarities may be due to scribal reference to the earlier confession or to Issobel herself echoing her previous account, which could have been well established and somewhat formulaic.
Example sentencesExamples
- The poems are written in Akkadian and Sumerian, the latter a mainly academic, scribal language, the former a Semitic language related to Hebrew and Arabic.
- Although there are useful discussions here about scribal culture, the printing trade, and political communication, there is nothing to which historians will be indebted.
- He also worked on lunar theory, but references to his ‘lunar tables’ arise from scribal confusion with the later astronomer Apollinarius.
- Her scholarship discovers new and interesting connections, and raises scribal and authorial issues which are of pertinence to any student of the period's manuscripts.

Origin

Middle English (in sense 2 of the noun): from Latin scriba, from scribere 'write'. The verb was first used in the sense 'write down'; in sense 2 it is perhaps partly a shortening of describe.

Rhymes

ascribe, bribe, gybe, imbibe, jibe, proscribe, subscribe, transcribe, tribe, vibe

Definition of scribe in US English:

scribe

nounskraɪbskrīb

1historical A person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented.
〈史〉（尤指印刷术发明前的）书吏，抄写员
Example sentencesExamples
- The names of some of his patrons are known through his colophons, and it is probable that he primarily earned his living by being a teacher in the richer circles, rather than as a scribe.
- Bishko used this discovery to draw important conclusions about the nature of the Historia Silense, but he dismissed the inaccuracy itself as merely the error of an ignorant scribe.
- The Psalter, datable to about 795, is known commonly as the Dagulf Psalter, for its chief scribe includes his name in one of the dedicatory poems, written in letters of gold.
- Jean was an illuminator who established a thriving workshop in Bourges with the help of André Rousseau, a scribe, manuscript agent, and the librarian of the university.
- After the words ‘Cum Santo Marco in soldo’ the scribe added ‘in uno scudo’ above the line of writing.
Synonyms
clerk, secretary, copyist, transcriber, amanuensis, recorder, record keeper
1. 1.1humorous, informal A writer, especially a journalist.
  〈非正式，常幽默〉作者（尤指记者）
  Example sentencesExamples
  Burgess's first love was music and the Manchester-born scribe did not plan on becoming a writer but aspired instead to being a composer.
  Like all sites conceived as digital brochures, it has far too much text which includes an overly lavish encomium by a Sunday newspaper scribe.
  Synonyms
  writer, author, penman, journalist, reporter
2historical An ancient Jewish record-keeper or, later, a professional theologian and jurist.
〔犹太史〕古犹太记事员；档案编制保管员（后也指职业神学家及法学家）
3
another term for scriber
Example sentencesExamples
- A scribe is an easy way to fit material to irregular surfaces.
- Consider using a scribe for cutting Plexiglas without breaking it.

verbskraɪbskrīb

[with object]

1literary Write.
〈主诗/文〉写
he scribed a note that he passed to Dan
他写了一张便条递给了丹。
Example sentencesExamples
- Opening the envelope, his eyes narrowed as he read the neatly scribed note included with the schedule.
- Her vivid green eyes traveled back over the beautifully scribed lines of the communication.
- Had it not been for the cover of this book, John would have sworn it had been scribed only a few years before.
- She quickly scribed a few lines on the paper before Sid turned back around.
- Placing the bird on a perch that rested on the desk, Grace quickly scribed a short note; we shall arrive in Clew Bay tonight.
2Mark with a scriber.
Example sentencesExamples
- The first shop she stopped at was one by the name of Pewter Haven (as it was plainly scribed into a wooden sign that swung from over the doorway).
- Small strange drawings were scribbled and scribed into the wet surfaces, simple childish cave illustration that seemed so alien to all that had preceded it.
- The barrel has a series of circles scribed round it, spaced so that each aligns with one of the levers which, on the organ, will open a pallet to admit air to a pipe for a specific note.
- I'd prefer to avoid it but find I cannot, so must learn the black art of re-scribing panel lines…
- Photo 1 shows how to scribe a line with just a carpenter's pencil.

Origin

Middle English (in scribe (sense 2 of the noun)): from Latin scriba, from scribere ‘write’. The verb was first used in the sense ‘write down’; in sense 2 it is perhaps partly a shortening of describe.

词汇	scribe
释义	Definition of scribe in English: scribe nounskrʌɪbskraɪb 1historical A person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented. 〈史〉（尤指印刷术发明前的）书吏，抄写员 Example sentencesExamples Jean was an illuminator who established a thriving workshop in Bourges with the help of André Rousseau, a scribe, manuscript agent, and the librarian of the university. Bishko used this discovery to draw important conclusions about the nature of the Historia Silense, but he dismissed the inaccuracy itself as merely the error of an ignorant scribe. The names of some of his patrons are known through his colophons, and it is probable that he primarily earned his living by being a teacher in the richer circles, rather than as a scribe. After the words ‘Cum Santo Marco in soldo’ the scribe added ‘in uno scudo’ above the line of writing. The Psalter, datable to about 795, is known commonly as the Dagulf Psalter, for its chief scribe includes his name in one of the dedicatory poems, written in letters of gold. Synonyms clerk, secretary, copyist, transcriber, amanuensis, recorder, record keeper in Africa mallam informal pen-pusher North American informal pencil pusher archaic penman, scrivener, writer 1.1humorous, informal A writer, especially a journalist. 〈非正式，常幽默〉作者（尤指记者） Example sentencesExamples Burgess's first love was music and the Manchester-born scribe did not plan on becoming a writer but aspired instead to being a composer. Like all sites conceived as digital brochures, it has far too much text which includes an overly lavish encomium by a Sunday newspaper scribe. Synonyms writer, author, penman, journalist, reporter informal hack 2historical A Jewish recordkeeper or, later, a professional theologian and jurist. 〔犹太史〕古犹太记事员；档案编制保管员（后也指职业神学家及法学家） 3A pointed instrument used for making marks on wood, bricks, etc., to guide a saw or in signwriting. 划线器 Example sentencesExamples A scribe is an easy way to fit material to irregular surfaces. Consider using a scribe for cutting Plexiglas without breaking it. verbskrʌɪbskraɪb [with object] 1literary Write. 〈主诗/文〉写 he scribed a note that he passed to Dan 他写了一张便条递给了丹。 Example sentencesExamples She quickly scribed a few lines on the paper before Sid turned back around. Opening the envelope, his eyes narrowed as he read the neatly scribed note included with the schedule. Her vivid green eyes traveled back over the beautifully scribed lines of the communication. Placing the bird on a perch that rested on the desk, Grace quickly scribed a short note; we shall arrive in Clew Bay tonight. Had it not been for the cover of this book, John would have sworn it had been scribed only a few years before. 2Mark with a pointed instrument. 用尖物画线 mark the position of the lock body on the door edge, then scribe a centre mark Example sentencesExamples Small strange drawings were scribbled and scribed into the wet surfaces, simple childish cave illustration that seemed so alien to all that had preceded it. The barrel has a series of circles scribed round it, spaced so that each aligns with one of the levers which, on the organ, will open a pallet to admit air to a pipe for a specific note. I'd prefer to avoid it but find I cannot, so must learn the black art of re-scribing panel lines… The first shop she stopped at was one by the name of Pewter Haven (as it was plainly scribed into a wooden sign that swung from over the doorway). Photo 1 shows how to scribe a line with just a carpenter's pencil. Derivatives scribal adjectiveˈskrʌɪb(ə)lˈskraɪb(ə)l The similarities may be due to scribal reference to the earlier confession or to Issobel herself echoing her previous account, which could have been well established and somewhat formulaic. Example sentencesExamples The poems are written in Akkadian and Sumerian, the latter a mainly academic, scribal language, the former a Semitic language related to Hebrew and Arabic. Although there are useful discussions here about scribal culture, the printing trade, and political communication, there is nothing to which historians will be indebted. He also worked on lunar theory, but references to his ‘lunar tables’ arise from scribal confusion with the later astronomer Apollinarius. Her scholarship discovers new and interesting connections, and raises scribal and authorial issues which are of pertinence to any student of the period's manuscripts. Origin Middle English (in sense 2 of the noun): from Latin scriba, from scribere 'write'. The verb was first used in the sense 'write down'; in sense 2 it is perhaps partly a shortening of describe. Rhymes ascribe, bribe, gybe, imbibe, jibe, proscribe, subscribe, transcribe, tribe, vibe Definition of scribe in US English: scribe nounskraɪbskrīb 1historical A person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented. 〈史〉（尤指印刷术发明前的）书吏，抄写员 Example sentencesExamples The names of some of his patrons are known through his colophons, and it is probable that he primarily earned his living by being a teacher in the richer circles, rather than as a scribe. Bishko used this discovery to draw important conclusions about the nature of the Historia Silense, but he dismissed the inaccuracy itself as merely the error of an ignorant scribe. The Psalter, datable to about 795, is known commonly as the Dagulf Psalter, for its chief scribe includes his name in one of the dedicatory poems, written in letters of gold. Jean was an illuminator who established a thriving workshop in Bourges with the help of André Rousseau, a scribe, manuscript agent, and the librarian of the university. After the words ‘Cum Santo Marco in soldo’ the scribe added ‘in uno scudo’ above the line of writing. Synonyms clerk, secretary, copyist, transcriber, amanuensis, recorder, record keeper 1.1humorous, informal A writer, especially a journalist. 〈非正式，常幽默〉作者（尤指记者） Example sentencesExamples Burgess's first love was music and the Manchester-born scribe did not plan on becoming a writer but aspired instead to being a composer. Like all sites conceived as digital brochures, it has far too much text which includes an overly lavish encomium by a Sunday newspaper scribe. Synonyms writer, author, penman, journalist, reporter 2historical An ancient Jewish record-keeper or, later, a professional theologian and jurist. 〔犹太史〕古犹太记事员；档案编制保管员（后也指职业神学家及法学家） 3 another term for scriber Example sentencesExamples A scribe is an easy way to fit material to irregular surfaces. Consider using a scribe for cutting Plexiglas without breaking it. verbskraɪbskrīb [with object] 1literary Write. 〈主诗/文〉写 he scribed a note that he passed to Dan 他写了一张便条递给了丹。 Example sentencesExamples Opening the envelope, his eyes narrowed as he read the neatly scribed note included with the schedule. Her vivid green eyes traveled back over the beautifully scribed lines of the communication. Had it not been for the cover of this book, John would have sworn it had been scribed only a few years before. She quickly scribed a few lines on the paper before Sid turned back around. Placing the bird on a perch that rested on the desk, Grace quickly scribed a short note; we shall arrive in Clew Bay tonight. 2Mark with a scriber. Example sentencesExamples The first shop she stopped at was one by the name of Pewter Haven (as it was plainly scribed into a wooden sign that swung from over the doorway). Small strange drawings were scribbled and scribed into the wet surfaces, simple childish cave illustration that seemed so alien to all that had preceded it. The barrel has a series of circles scribed round it, spaced so that each aligns with one of the levers which, on the organ, will open a pallet to admit air to a pipe for a specific note. I'd prefer to avoid it but find I cannot, so must learn the black art of re-scribing panel lines… Photo 1 shows how to scribe a line with just a carpenter's pencil. Origin Middle English (in scribe (sense 2 of the noun)): from Latin scriba, from scribere ‘write’. The verb was first used in the sense ‘write down’; in sense 2 it is perhaps partly a shortening of describe.
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