English word origin

Etymology of scrip

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.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A small medieval bag used to carry food, money, utensils etc. · Small change.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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Inherited-form mentionscrippeenm
Derivation mentionescrepefro · purse, alms-bag
Derivation mentionskreppanon
Cognate mentionskreppeda · scrip
Cognate mentionskreppano · bag
Doublet mentionscarfen

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Source etymology 2

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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.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Probably from a conflation of script and scrap.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

A share certificate.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of subscription receipt.

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Source etymology 4

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noun

A medical prescription.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of prescription.

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