# scrip vs snip

> 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.

### snip
*verb · IPA /snɪp/ · frequency rank #35,522*
To cut with short sharp actions, as with scissors.

## Source
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