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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)
- writing
- notice, sign
- (obsolete) list
- Synonyms: elenco, lista
- (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
- feminine singular of scritto
Old English
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *skrattuz (“goblin”)
Noun
scritta m
- intersex person
- Synonyms: bæddel, wǣpenwīfestre
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