Dictionary
Find
in
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Translations

Click to move up the list of words
scriber
scrim
scrimmage
scrimmage line
scrimp
scrimshander
scrimshank
scrimshaw
scrip (1)
scrip (2)
scrip (3)
Script.
script
script doctor
scriptorium
scripture
scriptwriter
Click to move down the list of words
Also available:

World English Dictionary
Dictionnaire Français

scrip (1)

scrip [ skrip ] (plural scrips)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. U.S. temporary paper currency: paper currency issued for temporary emergency use, e.g. by an occupying force

2. brief piece of writing: a list, receipt, or other short piece of writing

3. U.S. prescription: a doctor's prescription ( slang )

[Late 16th century. Alteration of script, influenced by scrap1]
Advertisement

© 2009 Microsoft