scritta

Italian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈskrit.ta/
  • Rhymes: -itta
  • Hyphenation: scrìt‧ta

Etymology 1

From Latin scrīpta, noun use of the neuter plural form of scrīptus (written), perfect passive participle of scrībō (to write).

Noun

scritta f (plural scritte)

  1. writing
  2. notice, sign
  3. (obsolete) list
    Synonyms: elenco, lista
  4. (uncommon) (written) contract, agreement
    Synonym: contratto

Further reading

  • scritta in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Adjective

scritta

  1. feminine singular of scritto

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *skrattuz (goblin)

Noun

scritta m

  1. intersex person
    Synonyms: bæddel, wǣpenwīfestre

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