First Known Use: before 12th century
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clepe
verb \ˈklep\
cleped \ˈklept\ yclept \i-ˈklept\ also cleped or ycleped \i-ˈklept\ clep·ing \ˈkle-piŋ\
Definition of CLEPE
transitive verb
archaic
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Origin of CLEPE
Middle English, from Old English clipian to speak, call; akin to OldFrisian kleppa to ring
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