I. ˈskrip noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English scrippe, from Medieval Latin scrippum pilgrim's knapsack, perhaps from Latin scirpus bulrush, reed
archaic : a small bag or wallet carried especially by a pilgrim or shepherd
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: in senses 1 & 2 short for script (I) ; in senses 3 & 4 probably short for subscription receipt
1. : a short writing (as a certificate, memorandum, schedule, or list)
call them generally, man by man, according to the scrip — Shakespeare
2. : a small piece or scrap (as of paper)
3. : any of various documents used as evidence that the holder or bearer is entitled to receive something either absolutely or conditionally: as
a. : a preliminary certificate issued after an allotment usually on payment of the first installment to one who has subscribed for stock of a bank, railroad, or other company, for a share of other joint property, or for a loan stating the amount subscribed for, the amount already paid, and the dates when the installments are due
insurance scrip
consol scrip
and when all installments are paid exchanged for a bond or share certificate
b. : a certificate for a fractional part of a share of stock or of a bond often issued to bondholders upon reorganization or to a stockholder in lieu of a cash dividend and usually convertible when presented in an amount equal to the face value of a share or bond
c. : a paper currency or token issued for temporary use in an emergency
d. : a certificate of indebtedness in the form of a promise to pay or a certification good for money or goods receivable from a concern that needs funds or pays wages partly in orders on a company store
e. : a certificate (as issued by a federal or state government) that the holder is entitled to take up or receive an allotment of land
4. : documents issued as scrip
III. abbreviation
scriptural; scripture
IV. ˈskrip noun
or script ˈskript
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
: prescription 5a (1)