scribe — a person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented
Pronunciation (IPA): /skraɪb/
Example Sentences
- The lazy scribe kept making typos because he was thinking about lunch instead of the holy text.
- Every scribe in ancient Egypt had to master hieroglyphics.
- The scribe's hand was so tired from copying that he accidentally wrote 'pizza' instead of 'prayer' in the manuscript.
scribe
NOUN[/skraɪb/]
a person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented
An ancient Egyptian scribe carefully records the pharaoh's decree onto a papyrus scroll.
The scribe captures the tribe's sacred vibe
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'scribere', meaning 'to write'. In ancient Rome, individuals skilled in writing were exceptionally rare and valued, making professional scribes essential figures in administrative, legal, and religious institutions.
Breakdown
Latin 'scribere' (to write) directly forms the English 'scribe', with the agent suffix '-e' indicating one who performs the action of writing.
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📝Examples
“The lazy scribe kept making typos because he was thinking about lunch instead of the holy text.”
“Every scribe in ancient Egypt had to master hieroglyphics.”
“The scribe's hand was so tired from copying that he accidentally wrote 'pizza' instead of 'prayer' in the manuscript.”
“Modern architects still scribe measurements on blueprints.”
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