SCRIP

I. noun Etymology: Middle English ~pe, from Medieval Latin ~pum pilgrim's knapsack Date: 13th century a small bag or wallet, II. noun Etymology: alteration of ~t Date: 1590 a short writing (as a certificate, schedule, or list), a small piece, 3. any of various documents used as evidence that the holder or bearer is entitled to receive something (as a fractional share of stock or an allotment of land), paper currency or a token issued for temporary use in an emergency, III. noun Date: 1966 pre~tion 4a