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inscribe

in.scribe \in-'skri-b\ vt [L inscribere, fr. in- + scribere to write - more 
   at SCR]IBE 1a: to write, engrave, or print as a lasting record  1b: to 
   enter on a list : ENROLL  1c: to write (letters or other characters) in a 
   particular format in crypt ography 2a: to write, engrave, or print 
   characters upon  2b: to autograph or address as a gift  3: to dedicate to 
   someone  4: to draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as 
   possible  Brit  5: to register the name of the holder of (a security)  - 
   in.scrib.er n