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prescript

noun

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiːskɹɪpt/

adj

Etymology: Latin praescriptum: compare Old French prescript.

  1. Directed; prescribed.

    A Holy place is ſomething, a ſeparate time is ſomething, a preſcript form of words is more, and ſeparate and ſolemn actions are more yet; but all theſe are made common by a common perſon, and therefore without a diſtinction of perſons have not a natural and reaſonable diſtinction and ſolemnity and exterior religion.

noun

Etymology: Latin praescriptum: compare Old French prescript.

  1. Something prescribed; a rule, regulation or dictate.

    By his prescript a sanctuary is framed Of cedar

  2. A medical prescription.

    Nor did he ever with so much regret submit unto any prescript, as when his physicians, after his great fever that he had in Oxford , required him to eat suppers.