starr
Starr (noun) means Historically, a written receipt or release given to acknowledge that a debt had been paid, used in medieval English Jewish communities. Example: “The archive held a medieval starr recording that a merchant's loan had been repaid in full.”
How to use starr
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old legal term for a signed receipt proving a debt was settled.
This is a historical/legal term you will only encounter discussing medieval English records, not modern usage — don't confuse it with the common surname Starr.
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starrs plural, starra plural
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The archive held a medieval _____ recording that a merchant's loan had been repaid in full.
Etymology
From Late Latin starrum, borrowed from Hebrew shetar, meaning a legal deed or document.
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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.