Definition for SCRIP

SCRIP, n. [W. ysgrab, ysgrepan, something puckered or drawn together, a wallet, a scrip; Sw. skrappa. This belongs to the root of gripe, our vulgar grab, that is, to seize or press.]

A small bag; a wallet; a satchel. David put five smooth stones in a scrip. – 1 Sam. xvii. Matth. x.

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