Rescribe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Rescribe is a verb meaning (obsolete) To write back; to write in reply.
Meaning
(obsolete) To write back; to write in reply.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, transitive) To write out again; to rewrite.
Example Sentences
[he] calmly cal'd for more Paper to rescribe them [the writings]
Whenever a Prince on his being consulted by any one rescribes or writes back in this manner, he seems to dispense with that act.
Word Forms
- rescribes
- rescribing
- rescribed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rewrite, rescript, reinscribe, refill, replicate, resend.
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