English

Pronunciation
IPA|/skrɪp/

Etymology 1
An apheticism of Old French escreppe �purse, alms-bag�, a varient of escherpe or of Old Norse skreppa.

Noun
en-noun

1. a small medieval bag used to carry food, money, utensils etc.

Etymology 2
wikipedia
Probably from a conflation of script and scrap.

Noun
en-noun

1. a scrap of paper
2. a document certifying possession of land, or in lieu of money

Etymology 3
Abbreviation of subscription receipt.

Noun
en-noun

1. a share certificate

Etymology 4
Abbreviation of prescription (informal, British).

Noun
en-noun

1. a medical prescription

ru:scrip
te:scrip
vi:scrip

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