scrip

scrip ¹  (skrp)

n.

1. Paper money issued for temporary emergency use.

2. A small scrap of paper, especially with a short list or schedule written on it.

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[Perhaps alteration of script.]

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scrip ²  (skrp)

n.

1. A provisional certificate entitling the holder to a fractional share of stock or of other jointly owned property.

2. Such certificates considered as a group.

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[Short for subscription receipt, receipt for a portion of a loan.]

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scrip ³  (skrp)

n. Archaic

A wallet, small satchel, or bag.

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[Middle English scrippe.]

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scrip ¹

Noun

Finance a certificate representing a claim to shares or stocks [short for subscription receipt]

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scrip ² or script

Noun

Informal a medical prescription [from prescription]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

scrip - a certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency certificate, security - a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends; "he held several valuable securities"