scribanne

/skrɪˈbɑːn/ or /skriˈbɑːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of French manuscript illumination, particularly of the 16th to 18th century, characterized by elaborate and ornate designs.

“The rare book collection included several examples of exquisite scribanne manuscripts from the Baroque period.”

Synonyms

  • calligraphy
  • illumination
  • manuscript

Antonyms

  • printed
  • typewritten