Circumscribe
Cir`cum*scribe"
(?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Circumscribed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Circumscribing.] [L. circumscribere, -scriptum; circum + scribere to write, draw. See Soribe.][1913 Webster]
1. to write or engrave around.
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Thereon is circumscribed this epitaph.Ashmole.
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2. To inclose within a certain limit; to hem in; to surround; to bound; to confine; to restrain.
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To circumscribe royal power.Bancroft.
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3. (Geom.) To draw a line around so as to touch at certain points without cutting. See Inscribe, 5.
Syn. -- To bound; limit; restrict; confine; abridge; restrain; environ; encircle; inclose; encompass.
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