‖scriba, noun

/ˈskriːbə//ˈskriba/
Origin:
LatinShow more Latin, scribe, clerk.
The title given to the secretary of the synods of the Dutch Reformed churches.
1831 S. Afr. Almanac & Dir. 135Synod of the Reformed Church...Second Presbytery (meets at Swellendam) Rev. J. Casse President, Rev. C. Mol Scriba.
1843 Ordinance for Repealing Church Regulations of 25 July, 1804 in Stat. Law of Cape of G.H. (1862) 619There shall be a permanent scriba nominated by the general church assembly from among the ministers. The scriba shall be charged, — a. With the duties of scriba during the general church assembly and the meetings of the synodical commission.
1877 F. Jeppe Tvl Bk Almanac & Dir. (1976) 38A ‘Commission’ consisting of the Chairman (Præses) and Secretary (Scriba) of the General Church meetings.
[1953 B. Fuller Call Back Yesterday 133Mr Johan Naudé lives in a pleasant house not far from the Church, Bethlehem West, wherein he performs the duties of a scribe.]
1970 E. Prov. Herald 13 Oct. 4It is becoming more a custom to appoint women as scribas of Dutch Reformed Churches.
The title given to the secretary of the synods of the Dutch Reformed churches.
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