Both Uses of
inscribe
in
Night
- A tall man, about thirty, with crime inscribed upon his brow and in the pupils of his eyes.†
Chpt 3
- An iron door with this inscription over it: Work is liberty!
Chpt 3 *inscription = to write; or something written
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."