"forescript" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: forescripts [plural]
Etymology: From fore- + script. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|fore|script}} fore- + script Head templates: {{en-noun}} forescript (plural forescripts)
  1. A prescription.

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