1. people who copy documents by hand, especially in ancient times before printing
Usage: historical
2. Jewish scholars who studied and interpreted religious law
Usage: biblical; historical

1. writes or marks with a pointed tool

Examples

• Ancient scribes carefully copied religious texts onto papyrus scrolls.
• The scribes in the temple were responsible for maintaining sacred documents.
• Medieval scribes illuminated manuscripts with beautiful decorations.
• Jesus often debated with the scribes and Pharisees.
• The carpenter scribes a line on the wood before cutting.
• She scribes her initials into the tree bark.
• Professional scribes were highly valued in early civilizations.