hap
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1hap

noun \ˈhap\

Definition of HAP

1
: happening 1

Origin of HAP

Middle English, from Old Norse happ good luck; akin to Old English gehæp suitable, Old Church Slavic kobĭ lot, fate
First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with HAP

2hap

intransitive verb
happedhap·ping

Definition of HAP

: happen

First Known Use of HAP

14th century

3hap

transitive verb
happedhap·ping

Definition of HAP

dialect

Origin of HAP

Middle English happen
First Known Use: 14th century

4hap

noun

Definition of HAP

dialect
: something (as a bed quilt or cloak) that serves as a covering or wrap

First Known Use of HAP

1724

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