sculpsit

English

Etymology

From Latin.

Noun

sculpsit (plural sculpsits)

  1. An inscription indicating the identity of the person who created a sculpture.

See also

Latin

Verb

sculpsit

  1. third-person singular perfect active indicative of sculpō

Usage notes

Used across Western Europe in the early modern period to note the creator of the plate used for an engraving.

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References

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