yclept

verb

variants also cleped or ycleped
Definition of ycleptnext
past participle of clepe, archaic
as in named
to give a name to the brewpub, yclept Ye Olde Taverne, has been decorated in Merrie Olde England to within an inch of its life

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  1. named
  2. entitled
  3. titled
  4. called
  5. termed
  6. dubbed
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  • He was named co-anchor last year, serving alongside Savannah Guthrie.
    — Tom Winter, NBC news, 17 July 2026
  • There’s one more named Faith after the George Michael song she was conceived to.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of named
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  • But missing the deadline may permanently prevent taxpayers from receiving a refund to which they may ultimately be entitled.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • The court ruled that the guilty verdict be reversed and that Roman is entitled to a new trial.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
Definition of entitled
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  • Boucheron presented its latest Carte Blanche high jewelry collection, titled Human Being, consisting of five parures.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • The project has been titled Life Is A Dream and will feature compositions written by Hopkins and performed by Gustavo Dudamel and the Philharmonia Orchestra.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 July 2026
Definition of titled
Verb
  • The illness, called cyclosporiasis, is not usually life-threatening and is typically treated with antibiotics.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Almost 20% called finding qualified workers their single biggest problem.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of called
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  • And McMaster, who is termed out as governor at the end of this year, has also been floated as a potential long-term replacement for Graham in the Senate.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • The winner will replace Assemblymember Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, who is termed out.
    — Linh Tat, Daily News, 27 June 2026
Definition of termed
Verb
  • Fines for such infractions in West Newport Beach and the Peninsula — dubbed safety enhancement zones — will be tripled through July 6.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The celebrations also included a maritime ship show, dubbed Sail4th 250, in the harbor and a flyover by the Blue Angels.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Definition of dubbed
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“Yclept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yclept. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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