2 entries under this word

Prescript

Prē'script, a.

adjective

a. [Lat. præscriptus, p. p. of præscribere; Fr. prescrit, Sp. prescripto, prescrito, It. prescritto. See supra.] Directed; prescribed. “A prescript form of words.” Bp. Taylor.

Prē'script, n.

noun

n. [Lat. præscriptum, O. Fr. prescript, It. prescritto.]

Sense 1. Direction; precept; model prescribed. “Divine prescript.” Milton.

Sense 2. A medical order for the use of medicines; a prescription.