Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SCRIB'BLE
SCRIB'BLE, v.t. [L. scribillo, dim. of scribo, to write, W. ysgrivaw. See Scribe.]
- To write with haste, or without care or regard to correctness or elegance; as, to scribble a letter or pamphlet.
- To fill with artless or worthless writing. – Milton.
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