Pronunciation: /skraɪb/
noun a person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented
A1 The scribe carefully copied each letter into the notebook.
A2 The scribe was responsible for transcribing the ancient text into modern language.
B1 In medieval times, a scribe was highly valued for their ability to write and copy documents.
B2 The scribe meticulously recorded every detail of the meeting in the official minutes.
C1 The scribe's calligraphy skills were unparalleled, making their work highly sought after.
C2 As the royal scribe, he held a position of great influence and power in the kingdom.
verb to write or copy something down
A1 The student scribed the teacher's notes onto paper.
A2 She scribed the lyrics to her favorite song in her notebook.
B1 The historian scribed the ancient text onto parchment for preservation.
B2 The calligrapher scribed the wedding invitations with beautiful script.
C1 The monk scribed the illuminated manuscript with intricate detail.
C2 The archaeologist scribed the findings of the dig site in meticulous detail.
formal The scribe meticulously transcribed the ancient manuscript onto parchment.
informal The scribe copied down all the notes from the meeting.
slang Yo, that scribe dude is always jotting down everything we say.
figurative She was considered the scribe of the family, always keeping track of important dates and events.
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