Associations to the word «Scrip»

Wiktionary

SCRIP, noun. A small medieval bag used to carry food, money, utensils etc.
SCRIP, noun. Small change.
SCRIP, noun. A scrap of paper.
SCRIP, noun. A document certifying possession of land, or in lieu of money.
SCRIP, noun. A voucher or token coin used in payrolls under the truck system; chit.
SCRIP, noun. Any substitute for legal tender that is produced by a natural person or private legal person and is often a form of credit.
SCRIP, noun. A share certificate.
SCRIP, noun. (informal) (British) A medical prescription.

Dictionary definition

SCRIP, noun. A certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency.

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King