E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Recipe (3 syl.), Receipt.
Recpe is Latin for take, and contracted into R is used in doctor’s prescriptions. The dash through the R is an abbreviated form of &jupiter;, the symbol of Jupiter, and R means Recpe, deo volente.
pe is Latin for take, and contracted into R is used in doctor’s prescriptions. The dash through the R is an abbreviated form of &jupiter;, the symbol of Jupiter, and R means Rec
