# scrip vs ship

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### scrip
*noun · IPA /skɹɪp/ · frequency rank #47,321*
A small medieval bag used to carry food, money, utensils etc.

### ship
*noun · IPA /ʃɪp/ · frequency rank #1,254*
A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.

## Source
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