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prescript
/ˈpɹiːskɹɪpt/
noun 2adj 1
Collocations
2VERB + PRESCRIPT
submit
PRESCRIPT + NOUN
sanctuary
Definitions
noun
1
Something prescribed; a rule, regulation or dictate.
By his prescript a sanctuary is framed Of cedar
2
A medical prescription.
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.
adj
1
Directed; prescribed.
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.
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noun — prescribed guide for conduct or action
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By his prescript a sanctuary is framed Of cedar
Wiktionary02
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.
Wiktionary03
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 therefor
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