Scrip
/skrɪp/noun
A certificate or document that represents a fraction of a financial asset or a right to receive something.
Did you know?Scrip was originally used in the 19th century as a form of currency in mining towns, often seen as a promise or spell of wealth.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
scriptum
“something written or inscribed”
Old French
Old French
escripte
“a written document or note”
Middle English
Middle English
scrippe
“a small writing or document”
19th Century
English
scrip
“a substitute for currency, particularly in mining communities”
Modern English
English
scrip
“a certificate representing a financial claim or right”
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