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Definition of dop
plural -s
: a device in which a diamond or other gemstone is held while being cut
Origin and Etymology of dop
Dutch, from Middle Dutch dop, doppe shell, goblet, pot
Definition of dop
dopped;
dopped;
dopping;
dops
: to fasten (as a diamond) in a dop usually with a cement
Definition of dop
plural -s
: a brandy of southern Africa similar to French marc and made from the distilled residue of grapes after pressing
Origin and Etymology of dop
Afrikaans, literally, husk, from Middle Dutch dop, doppe husk, shell, goblet, pot
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