conscript

v. t. To enroll, by compulsion, for military service. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. conscriptus, p. p. of conscribere to write together, to enroll; con- + scribere to write. See Scribe. ] Enrolled; written; registered. [ 1913 Webster ]

Conscript fathers (Rom. Antiq.), the senators of ancient Rome. When certain new senators were first enrolled with the “fathers” the body was called Patres et Conscripti; afterward all were called Patres conscripti. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One taken by lot, or compulsorily enrolled, to serve as a soldier or sailor. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. conscriptio: cf. F. conscription. ] 1. An enrolling or registering. [ 1913 Webster ]

The conscription of men of war. Bp. Burnet. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A compulsory enrollment of men for military or naval service; a draft. [ 1913 Webster ]