yclept

variants or ycleped

past participle of clepe

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English geclipod, past participle of clipian to cry out, name

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“Yclept.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yclept. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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yclept

adjective
i-ˈklept
variants or ycleped
-ˈklēpt,
-ˈklept
archaic
: being named : called
Etymology

Old English geclipod, past participle of clipian "to cry out, name"

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