Liripoop
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Liripoop is a noun meaning (obsolete) A pendent part of the old clerical tippet.
Meaning
(obsolete) A pendent part of the old clerical tippet.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A tippet; a scarf; worn also by doctors, learned men, etc.
- (obsolete) acuteness; smartness; knowledge.
- (obsolete) One's proper business or prescribed role.
- (obsolete) A silly person.
Example Sentences
So, so, I have my lerrepoop already.
The liripoop lingers in the hat-band, and is used at funerals.
Male head with bold face: it has a very peculiar hood, with liripoop.
The garb of a Doctor of Divinity, as you know, consisteth of a large cope with a liripoop.
Word Forms
- liripoops
- liripipe
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lappet, frock, kercher, limmer, pelerine, loincloth.
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