orped

English

Alternative forms

  • orpit (Scotland)
  • horpyd (obsolete)

Etymology

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

orped (comparative more orped, superlative most orped)

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

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English orped.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɔrpəd/

Adjective

orped

  1. brave, daring, powerful, amazing

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