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threap

transitive verb \ˈthrēp\

Definition of THREAP

1
chiefly Scottish :  scold, chide
2
chiefly Scottish :  to maintain persistently
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Origin of THREAP

Middle English threpen, from Old English thrēapian
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with THREAP

beep, bleep, cheap, cheep, creep, deep, heap, jeep, Jeep, keep, leap, neap, neep, peep, reap, seep, sheep, sleep, steep, sweep, veep, weep

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. threap
  2. threap down
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