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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rescribing, vbl. n. [f. late ME and e.m.E. rescribe to write back (1462), to write again (1565), f. L. rescrībere.] The fact of writing again or of being rewritten. — 1659 Solemn Test. Preface 89.
Written copies are oftentimes uncorrect, and by rescribing, come to be vitiated