Definition of SCRIP

scrip

Meanings

Plural: scrips

Noun

  • a certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency
  • A small medieval bag used to carry food, money, utensils etc.
  • Small change.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • A share certificate.
  • A medical prescription.

Origin / Etymology

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.

Synonyms

chit, chitty, script, tommy

Scrabble Score: 9

scrip is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
scrip is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
scrip is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

scrip is a valid Words With Friends word