Inscribing definitions and example sentences on Wordnik

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For two hours a continuous stream of human beings surrounded the little table beside which Elsmere stood, inscribing their names, and receiving from him the silver badge, bearing the head of Christ, which was to be the outward and conspicuous sign of membership.

—Robert Elsmere

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She had dried and pressed wild plants sent to her from all over Cathra and spent long hours mounting them on parchment sheets, inscribing their names, habit of growth, and any utility they might have to mankind. — Julian, May - Boreal Moon 01 - Conqueror's Moon
The circle-inscribing was a habit In build, Captain Stonefelt was a husky man. — 015 - The Mystery On The Snow
It appeared to us that we would not be true to ourselves, did we not court the honor of inscribing our name, our deep affliction, upon his sepulchral stone! — Life of Chopin
One of them represented the flying figure of Fame inscribing his own name on the clouds. — Charlotte Bronte and Her Circle
The Michigan Supreme Court denied the ACLU's motion last week to overturn a September ruling that Ed (Gonzo) Stross violated a city sign ordinance by inscribing the word "love" on the exterior wall of his art studio, Detroit-based lawyer Mark Kriger said. — Freep.com - RSS