Reconstruction:Old English/hopp

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Old English

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The spelling of this entry has been normalized according to the principles established by Wiktionary's editor community or recent spelling standards of the language.

Alternative forms

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  • *hopin compunds

Etymology

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Unknown. Perhaps related to Old English hoppe (ornament or bell suspended from the neck), possibly due to a garment or dress' resemblance to a bell.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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*hopp ?

  1. covering
  2. dress

Usage notes

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  • Since the word is found only in compounds as the first element, the gender and declension are unknown.

Derived terms

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