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postscribe, v.|pəʊstˈskraɪb|
[ad. L. postscribĕre (Tac.), f. post after + scrībĕre to write.]
1. trans. To write (something) after; to write as a postscript or appendix.
1614T. Adams Gallant's Burden Wks. 1861 I. 325 The second is but a consequent of the first, postscribed with that word of inference, ‘Now then’. 1661J. Stephens Procurations 125 An Appendix to the former Discourse, setting forth the reason of printing that and post-scribing this. 1687S. Hill Catholic Balance 133, I thought it necessary to postscribe that I bear malice to no Men or Party under Heaven.
2. intr. To write afterwards or subsequently; to make a written addition to.
c1662F. Kerby in O. Heywood's Diaries, etc. (1883) III. 26, I will not post-scribe but subscribe to Paul. |