scrip
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Noun — A substitute for regular currency, such as a voucher or token issued by a company or local authority.
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How to use scrip
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Etymology
From Old French escrepe ("purse, bag"), from Old Norse skreppa — related to the word "scarf." The meaning shifted from the bag itself to the paper documents once carried in it.
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What does “scrip” mean?
The word “scrip” means a substitute for regular currency, such as a voucher or token issued by a company or local authority. In plain terms, a voucher or certificate used instead of real money, or as proof of a claim to shares or land.
How do you pronounce “scrip”?
“Scrip” is pronounced skrihp (/skɹɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “scrip” in a sentence?
Here is “scrip” used in a sentence: “Workers at the mining camp were paid partly in scrip, redeemable only at the company store.”
What part of speech is “scrip”?
“Scrip” is a noun.
Where does the word “scrip” come from?
The word “scrip” comes from Old French. From Old French escrepe ("purse, bag"), from Old Norse skreppa — related to the word "scarf." The meaning shifted from the bag itself to the paper documents once carried in it.
How many meanings does “scrip” have?
“Scrip” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a substitute for regular currency, such as a voucher or token issued by a company or local authority.