I. ˈskrēv intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English scryven, from Middle French escrever (3d singular present, escrive, escrieve ), literally, to burst open, from Old French, from es- (from Latin ex- ) + crever to burst, from Latin crepare to crack — more at raven
dialect Britain : to exude moisture : ooze , leak
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably from Italian scrivere to write, from Latin scribere — more at scribe
chiefly Britain : a piece of writing ; especially : a begging letter
III. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: probably from Italian scrivere to write
transitive verb
chiefly Britain : to write (as a letter) in order to beg
intransitive verb
chiefly Britain : to draw pictures on a sidewalk in order to attract passersby and obtain charity