While it doesn't directly come from the Latin "scribit" (which means "writes"), it is related to the Latin root "scribere" (to write).
Here's how it breaks down:
* Epitaph comes from the Greek word "epitaphion," meaning "tombstone inscription."
* Epitaphion itself is derived from the Greek verb "taphein" (to bury).
So, while "scribit" is not directly involved, the concept of writing on a tombstone is central to the meaning of "epitaph."