prescript Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun prescribed guide for conduct or action
    rule.

WordNet


Pre"script adjective
Etymology
L. praescriptus, p. p. of praescribere: cf. F. prescrit. See Prescribe.
Definitions
  1. Directed; prescribed. " A prescript from of words." Jer. Taylor.
Pre"script noun
Etymology
L. praescriptum: cf. OF. prescript.
Definitions
  1. Direction; precept; model prescribed. Milton.
  2. A medical prescription. Obs. Bp. Fell.

Webster 1913