Definition of: scroll

(skrōl) noun
1. A roll of parchment, paper, or the like, especially one containing or intended for writing; also, the writing on such a roll; specifically, an outline; draft.
2. Anything resembling or suggestive of a parchment roll; specifically, a convoluted ornament or an ornamental space or tablet on sculptured work.
3. The curved head of a violin or similar instrument.
4. Her. A ribbon bearing a motto. See synonyms under RECORD. [Earlier scrowle, alter. of obs. scrow <AF escrowe a scroll; prob. infl. in form by ME rowle a roll]