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orped

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English orped, from Old English orped (grown up, adult, of full strength, stout, active, bold), probably from or- (without) + pād (shirt, outer garment), equivalent to or- +‎ pod.

Adjective

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orped (comparative more orped, superlative most orped)

  1. (dialectal or archaic) Bold; brave; valiant.

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old English orped.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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orped

  1. brave, daring, powerful, amazing

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • English: orped (archaic)
  • Scots: orpit (obsolete)

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Old English

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Etymology

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Uncertain. Probably from or- (without) +‎ pād (coat, shirt), literally shirtless.

Adjective

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orped

  1. grown up, at full strength, bold, active

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