Hoppet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɒpɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hoppet is a noun meaning (UK, dialect) A handbasket for holding seeds while sowing.
Meaning
(UK, dialect) A handbasket for holding seeds while sowing.
More Meanings
- (UK, dialect) A dish used by miners to measure ore.
- (UK, dialect) A meadow or paddock.
Example Sentences
The sinkers were raised and lowered in a hoppet attached to the rope.
The bowling green can be seen in the hoppet, but the windmill has been removed.
The hoppet is thus steadied and guided, and may be raised with safety at a greater speed than was formerly possible.
Hoppets. Hand-baskets. These were used for holding seed. In March 1590, two seed-hoppets and a wisket cost 18d.; April 1592, a wisket at Tingreve and a third hoppet there cost 9d.
Word Forms
- hoppets
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include seedlep, seblet, seedlip, skip, hopperings, hurly.
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