starr
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for starr, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Historically, a written receipt or release given to acknowledge that a debt had been paid, used in medieval English Jewish communities.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Late Latin starrum, borrowed from Hebrew shetar, meaning a legal deed or document.
Full origin of starr →Frequently asked questions
What does “starr” mean?
The word “starr” means historically, a written receipt or release given to acknowledge that a debt had been paid, used in medieval English Jewish communities. In plain terms, an old legal term for a signed receipt proving a debt was settled.
How do you use “starr” in a sentence?
Here is “starr” used in a sentence: “The archive held a medieval starr recording that a merchant's loan had been repaid in full.”
What part of speech is “starr”?
“Starr” is a noun.
Where does the word “starr” come from?
The word “starr” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin starrum, borrowed from Hebrew shetar, meaning a legal deed or document.
Is “starr” a common word?
“Starr” is an uncommon word in modern English.