To give a receipt for; as, to receipt goods delivered
by a sheriff.

To put a receipt on, as by writing or stamping; as, to
receipt a bill.

Hence, a recess; a retired place.

That which is received; that which comes in, in
distinction from what is expended, paid out, sent away, and the like;
– usually in the plural; as, the receipts amounted to a thousand
dollars.

A formulary according to the directions of which things
are to be taken or combined; a recipe; as, a receipt for making sponge
cake.

Place of receiving.

Reception, as an act of hospitality.

The act of receiving; reception.

Capability of receiving; capacity.

A writing acknowledging the taking or receiving of goods
delivered; an acknowledgment of money paid.