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risp

verb
\ˈrisp\

Definition of risp 

(Entry 1 of 2)

Scottish

: rasp, scratch

risp

noun
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plural -s

Definition of risp (Entry 2 of 2)

dialectal, chiefly England

: a stem or stalk of a plant

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History and Etymology for risp

Verb

Middle English rispen, from Old Norse rispa to scratch; akin to German rispeln to scrape together, Low German rispe hackle, and perhaps to Norwegian ripa to scratch

Noun

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