rescribe verb2 •(no longer used) To write out again; to rewrite.[he] calmly cal'd for more Paper to rescribe them [the writings] — 1640 •(no longer used) To write back; to write in reply.Whenever a Prince on his being consulted by any one rescribes or writes back in this manner, he seems to dispense with that act. — 1726 formsrescribed · rescribing · rescribes