coppe
English
Etymology
From Old English, primarily occurring in the northeast midland region of England. Ultimately from Proto-Germanic *kuppaz (“vault, round vessel, head”), from Proto-Indo-European *gū- (“to bend, curve”). Compare Danish edderkop, Norwegian edderkopp, Low German kobbe.
Originating from the Dutch invaders who populated this area, the same word coppe pronounced 'kab' existed in middle Dutch up until the 14th century [1]. The word kobbe, meaning spider, still exists in West-Flemish, a Dutch dialect spoken in the West of Flanders.
Usage notes
The word is still in use in north east midland region of England, although now almost obsolete.
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