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prescript


pre·script

adj \ˈprē-ˌskript, pri-ˈ\

Definition of PRESCRIPT

: prescribed as a rule
pre·script \ˈprē-ˌskript\ noun

Origin of PRESCRIPT

Middle English, from Latin praescriptus, past participle of praescribere
First Known Use: circa 1540

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