All 3 Uses of
inscribe
in
Gone with the Wind
- The sergeant turned it in his hand, held the hilt up to the sunlight to read the engraved inscription.†
Chpt 3.27 *
- It bore the inscription in Ashley's hand: "Mrs.†
Chpt 3.30
- On its back was pasted a strip of coarse brown wrapping paper, inscribed in pale homemade ink.†
Chpt 3.30
Definition:
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(inscribe) to writein various senses, including:
- to write, carve, or etch words onto something's surface -- as in "The names of the major donors will be inscribed on the front wall."
- to write a signed message and/or signature -- as in "She inscribed the book with the message: I know this story will speak to your heart. Love Emma"
- to write down something when adding it to a list -- as in "Their names were inscribed in the register of at Ellis Island."