Middle English Dictionary Entry
drūp adj.
Entry Info
| Forms | drūp adj. Sup. drūpest. |
| Etymology | ON;cp.OI drūpr n. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. drǒupen v.
1.
Sad, wretched.
Associated quotations
- c1225(?c1200) St.Kath.(1) (Einenkel)2022 : Þe keiser al acanget..druicninde & dreori, & drupest alre monne.
- c1225(?c1200) St.Marg.(1) (Bod 34)38/25 : Swuch fearlac iche fele..þet speoken i ne dear nawt..drupest alre þinge.