An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. To pledge, as by signing an agreement, to give or pay (a sum of money) as a contribution, gift, or investment.
   

   2. To obtain or have a subscription to a publication, concert series, service, etc.
      

   3. To give one’s consent.
      

   4. To sign one’s name to a document (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): → sub- + scribe, → inscribe.

Etymology (PE): Zirveštan, from zir-, → sub-,

• veštan, visidan, → inscribe.