First Known Use: 15th century
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1stripe
noun \ˈstrīp\
Definition of STRIPE
: a stroke or blow with a rod or lash
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Origin of STRIPE
Middle English, welt, long scar, blow, probably from stripe band on a garment
2stripe
transitive verb
striped \ˈstrīpt\ strip·ing
Definition of STRIPE
: to make stripes on or variegate with stripes
Origin of STRIPE
Middle English, to place bands or edging on (a garment), from Middle Dutch stripan, from stripe, strepe stripe; akin to Middle High German strīfe stripe
First Known Use: 15th century
3stripe
noun
Definition of STRIPE
1
a : a line or long narrow section differing in color or texture from parts adjoining b (1) : a textile design consisting of lines or bands against a plain background (2) : a fabric with a striped design
2
: a narrow strip of braid or embroidery usually in the shape of a bar, arc, or chevron that is worn (as on the sleeve of a military uniform) to indicate rank or length of service
3
: a distinct variety or sort : type <persons of the same political stripe>
— stripe·less \ˈstrī-pləs\ adjective
Origin of STRIPE
Middle English, band or stripe on a garment, in part from stripen, verb, in part from Middle Dutch stripe
First Known Use: 15th century
STRIPE Defined for Kids
1stripe
verb \ˈstrīp\
stripedstrip·ing
Definition of STRIPE for Kids
: to make stripes on
2stripe
noun
Definition of STRIPE for Kids
1
: a line or long narrow section differing in color or appearance from the background <The shirt is black with red stripes.>
2
: a piece of material often with a special design worn (as on a sleeve) to show military rank or length of service <a sergeant's stripes>
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