PRESCRIPT

rule, prescript

(noun) prescribed guide for conduct or action

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

prescript (plural prescripts)

Something prescribed; a rule, regulation or dictate.

(obsolete) A medical prescription.

Adjective

prescript (not comparable)

Directed; prescribed.

Source: Wiktionary


Pre"script, a. Etym: [L. praescriptus, p. p. of praescribere: cf. F. prescrit. See Prescribe.]

Definition: Directed; prescribed. " A prescript from of words." Jer. Taylor.

Pre"script, n. Etym: [L. praescriptum: cf. OF. prescript.]

1. Direction; precept; model prescribed. Milton.

2. A medical prescription. [Obs.] Bp. Fell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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