clepe

clepe

verb \ˈklep\

cleped\ˈklept\yclept\i-ˈklept\ also cleped or ycleped\i-ˈklept\clep·ing\ˈkle-piŋ\

Definition of CLEPE

transitive verb

archaic

: name, call

Examples of CLEPE

1. <the brewpub, yclept Ye Olde Taverne, has been decorated in Merrie Olde England to within an inch of its life>

Origin of CLEPE

Middle English, from Old English clipian to speak, call; akin to OldFrisian kleppa to ring

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to CLEPE

Synonyms: baptize, call, christen, name [archaic], denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, nominate, style, term, title

Related Words: brand, stigmatize, tag; denote, specify; miscall, misname, mistitle; code-name, nickname; rechristen, relabel, rename; surname

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