† inˈsculption Obs.
Also (erron.) -sion.
[ad. late L. insculptiōn-em, noun of action from insculpĕre to insculp.]
The action of carving or sculpturing upon something; concr. a carved figure or inscription. Also fig.
| 1599 Richmond. Wills (Surtees) 268 A cup of silver..to be made..with this insculpsion or engravinge therein. 1607 Tourneur Rev. Trag. i. ii. Wks. 1878 II. 13 For what is it to haue A flattering false insculption on a Toombe, And in men's hearts reproch? 1647 H. More Song of Soul ii. iii. ii. xlvi, So forms more stoutly flung Against our spright make deep insculption. 1655 Fuller Hist. Camb. 42. |