scrip Meaning & Definition
/skɹɪp/
What Does Scrip Mean?
Scrip is used as a noun meaning A small medieval bag used to carry food, money, utensils etc. It can also mean Small change.
Scrip at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /skɹɪp/ |
| Plural | scrips |
Scrip Definition (Noun)
- A small medieval bag used to carry food, money, utensils etc.
- Small change.
Noun
- A scrap of paper.
- A document signifying a power to obtain a specified acreage of public land.
- A voucher or token coin used in place of legal tender. Issued by a local government or a private organization.
- Such a thing issued by a company as payment of wages.
Noun
- A share certificate.
Noun
- A medical prescription.
Noun
- A document certifying possession of land, or in lieu of money.
- A voucher or token coin used in payrolls under the truck system; chit.
- Any substitute for legal tender that is produced by a natural person or private legal person and is often a form of credit.
Synonyms of Scrip
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Scrip synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
scrip (countable and uncountable, plural scrips)
scrip (plural scrips)
Words That Rhyme With Scrip
Origin of Scrip
Origin 1: From Middle English scrippe, an aphetism of Old French escrepe (“purse, alms-bag”), a variant of escharpe, from Old Norse skreppa. Cognate with Danish skreppe (“scrip”), Norwegian skreppa (“bag”). Doublet of scarf.
Origin 2: Probably from a conflation of script and scrap.
Origin 3: Abbreviation of subscription receipt.
Origin 4: Abbreviation of prescription.