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† inˈsculption Obs.
Also (erron.) -sion.
[ad. late L. insculptiōn-em, noun of action from insculpĕre to insculp.]
The action of carving or sculpturing upon something; concr. a carved figure or inscription. Also fig.
1599Richmond. Wills (Surtees) 268 A cup of silver..to be made..with this insculpsion or engravinge therein. 1607Tourneur Rev. Trag. i. ii. Wks. 1878 II. 13 For what is it to haue A flattering false insculption on a Toombe, And in men's hearts reproch? 1647H. More Song of Soul ii. iii. ii. xlvi, So forms more stoutly flung Against our spright make deep insculption. 1655Fuller Hist. Camb. 42. |