Middle English Dictionary Entry
rip(pe n.
Entry Info
Forms | rip(pe n. |
Etymology | ON: cp. OI hrip. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A basket for fish.
Associated quotations
- (c1300) Havelok (LdMisc 108)893 : He..Astirte til him with his rippe And bigan þe fish to kippe.
- (1337-8) Acc.R.Dur.in Sur.Soc.9935 : In 4 paribus de payngniers novis pro piscator..et 12 ripp's.