Middle English Dictionary Entry

-ī̆ple suf.
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Forms -ī̆ple suf.
Etymology OF -iple & L -ipulus, -ipulum.

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Derivational suffix in nouns from L and OF: disciple, maunciple, participle, etc.; also substituted for other L or OF suffixes, e.g., principle (OF principe & L principium).
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