noun
scrip
A small bag for carrying belongings, especially in historical accounts.
The traveler carries bread and a spare shirt in his scrip.
Etymology
Probably from a Scandinavian bag-word such as skreppa. This scrip is distinct from the written-document word.
More examples
- The pilgrim opens her scrip and takes out a piece of cheese.
- In the tale, a shepherd keeps a wooden flute in his scrip.
- The travelers set their scrips beside the fire.
Forms
scrip · scrips