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Prescript

//ˈpɹiːskɹɪpt// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Directed; prescribed. not-comparable

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

    "By his prescript a sanctuary is framed Of cedar"

  2. 2
    prescribed guide for conduct or action wordnet
  3. 3
    A medical prescription. obsolete

    "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."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Latin praescriptum: compare Old French prescript.

Etymology 2

Latin praescriptum: compare Old French prescript.

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