receipt

English

/ɹɪˈsiːt/

noun
Definitions
  • The act of receiving, or the fact of having been received.
  • (obsolete) The fact of having received a blow, injury etc.
  • (in the plural) A quantity or amount received; takings.
  • A written acknowledgment that a specified article or sum of money has been received.
  • (usually) (A piece of) evidence, documentation, etc. to prove one's past actions, accomplishments, etc.
  • (internet slang) (A piece of) evidence (e.g. documentation or screen captures) of past wrongdoing or problematic behavior or statements.
  • (archaic in New England and rural US since end of 20th century, elsewhere since middle of 20th century) A recipe, instructions, prescription.
  • (obsolete) A receptacle.
  • (obsolete) A revenue office.
  • (obsolete) Reception, as an act of hospitality.
  • (obsolete) Capability of receiving; capacity.
  • (obsolete) A recess; a retired place.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English receipt derived from receite (receipt, recipe) derived from Old French recete derived from Latin receptus (recovered) root from Proto-Indo-European *keh₂p- (seize, grasp, take, catch, grab, stick to, hold).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*keh₂p-

Gloss

seize, grasp, take, catch, grab, stick to, hold

Concept
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