We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By clicking 'continue' or by continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change your cookie settings in your browser at any time.

Continue
Find out more

Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

Hide Quotations Hide Etymology

Abbreviations Cite this entry

About this entry:
First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

SCRIP, v. To make a derisive or jeering grimace, to scoff.Cai. 1770 Session Papers, Thomson v. Dunbar (26 July) 3:
He, in a very contemptuous manner, scripped with his lips.

[O.Sc. skripe, to jeer, scorn, 1450, scrip, a rude gesture, 1475, a met. form of Early Mid.Eng. skirp, to treat with contempt, O.N. skirpa, to spit. See Skirp, v., 1.]

23237

snd

Hide Advanced Search

Browse SND:

    Loading...

Share: