a pilgrim's scrip

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• scrip — I. noun Etymology: Middle English scrippe, from Medieval Latin scrippum pilgrim s knapsack Date: 13th century archaic a small bag or wallet II. noun Etymology: alteration of script Date: 1590 1. a short writing (as a certificate, schedule, or… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• scrip — scrip1 scripless, adj. /skrip/, n. 1. a receipt, certificate, list, or similar brief piece of writing. 2. a scrap of paper. 3. Finance. a. a certificate representing a fraction of a share of stock. b. a certificate to be exchanged for goods, as… …   Universalium

• scrip — scrip1 noun 1》 a provisional certificate of money subscribed to a bank or company, entitling the holder to a formal certificate and dividends.     ↘certificates of this type collectively.     ↘Finance an issue of additional shares to shareholders …   English new terms dictionary

• Scarf — Scarf, n.; pl. {Scarfs}, rarely {Scarves} (sk[aum]rvz). [Cf. OF. escharpe a pilgrim s scrip, or wallet (hanging about the neck), F. [ e]charpe sash, scarf; probably from OHG. scharpe pocket; also (from the French) Dan. ski[ae]rf; Sw. sk[ a]rp,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Scarfs — Scarf Scarf, n.; pl. {Scarfs}, rarely {Scarves} (sk[aum]rvz). [Cf. OF. escharpe a pilgrim s scrip, or wallet (hanging about the neck), F. [ e]charpe sash, scarf; probably from OHG. scharpe pocket; also (from the French) Dan. ski[ae]rf; Sw. sk[… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Scarves — Scarf Scarf, n.; pl. {Scarfs}, rarely {Scarves} (sk[aum]rvz). [Cf. OF. escharpe a pilgrim s scrip, or wallet (hanging about the neck), F. [ e]charpe sash, scarf; probably from OHG. scharpe pocket; also (from the French) Dan. ski[ae]rf; Sw. sk[… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• scarf — scarf1 noun (plural scarves or scarfs) a length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head. Derivatives scarfed (also scarved) adjective Origin C16: prob. based on Old North. Fr. escarpe, prob. identical with OFr. escharpe pilgrim s scrip …   English new terms dictionary

• scarf — I. /skaf / (say skahf) noun (plural scarfs or scarves /skavz / (say skahvz)) 1. a long, broad strip of silk, wool, lace, etc., worn about the neck, shoulders, or head for ornament or warmth. 2. → headscarf. –verb (t) 3. to cover or wrap with, or… …  

• wal|let — «WOL iht, WL », noun. 1. a small, flat leather case for carrying paper money, cards, etc., in one s pocket; folding pocketbook; billfold. 2. a bag for carrying food and small articles for personal use when on a journey. 3. Obsolete. something (in …   Useful english dictionary

• Pilgrimages — • Journeys made to some place with the purpose of venerating it, or in order to ask there for supernatural aid, or to discharge some religious obligation. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Pilgrimages     Pilgrimages …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Itineraria — • Under this term are comprised two kinds of works: travellers relations describing the places and countries visited by them, together with such incidents of the voyage as are worth noting; and compilations intended to furnish information for the …   Catholic encyclopedia