First Known Use: before 12th century
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1imp
noun \ˈimp\
: a small creature that plays harmful tricks in children's stories
: a child who causes trouble in a playful way : a mischievous child
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Origin of IMP
Middle English impe, from Old English impa, from impian to imp
2imp
verb
Definition of IMP
transitive verb
1
: to graft or repair (a wing, tail, or feather) with a feather to improve a falcon's flying capacity
2
: to equip with wings
Origin of IMP
Middle English, from Old English impian to graft, from Vulgar Latin *imputare, from Late Latin impotus grafted shoot, from Greek emphytos implanted, from emphyein to implant, from em- 2en- + phyein to bring forth — more at be
First Known Use: 15th century
3imp
abbreviation
Definition of IMP
1
imperative
2
imperfect
3
imperial
4
import; imported
IMP Defined for Kids
imp
noun \ˈimp\
Definition of IMP for Kids
1
: a small demon
2
: a mischievous child
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