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scribes

The correct spelling is scribes.

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noun

Say it like: Scr-ibe-s

The correct spelling is scribes. Someone who writes; a draughtsperson; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary or copyist.

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noun

  1. 1.Someone who writes; a draughtsperson; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary or copyist.
  2. 2.A writer and doctor of the law; one skilled in the law and traditions; one who read and explained the law to the people.
  3. 3.A very sharp, steel drawing implement used in engraving and etching, a scriber.
  4. 4.(in particular) A journalist.

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