clepe

verb \ˈklep\

cleped \ˈklept\ yclept \i-ˈklept\ also cleped or ycleped \i-ˈklept\ clep·ing \ˈkle-piŋ\

Definition of CLEPE

transitive verb

archaic

Middle English, from Old English clipian to speak, call; akin to OldFrisian kleppa to ring

First Known Use: before 12th century

Synonyms: baptize, call, christen, name [archaic], denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, nominate, style, term, title

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