Middle English Dictionary Entry

vīring-rōp n.
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Entry Info

Forms vīring-rōp n.
Etymology From rōp n.(2); 1st element prob. from the MDu. or MLG behind ME vēren v.(1), but also cp. vẹ̄ren v.(2) or OF virer.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
Naut. Some kind of rope used aboard a sailing vessel, ?a warp rope.
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