Middle English Dictionary Entry
dē̆scrīben v.
Entry Info
| Forms | dē̆scrīben v. Also discriben. |
| Etymology | L dēscrībere |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. descriven.
1.
To give a written account of (sth.), describe.
Associated quotations
- c1450 De CMulieribus (Add 10304)367 : Fyrst of all Gentyles..Semyramys, qwene of Babylon, Described is.
- c1450 De CMulieribus (Add 10304)982 : Folowynge John Bochas, I haue described thies goddessys notable In lyke orderr as he in Latyne hase.
- (a1475) Fortescue Gov.E.(LdMisc 593)149 : Octavian..commounded all þe worle to be discribed as subget vnto hym.
- ?a1475(?a1425) Higd.(2) (Hrl 2261)4.265 : A commaundemente was sende from Octouian..that alle þe worlde scholde be describede [L describeretur].