trippet

1 of 2

noun

trip·​pet
ˈtripə̇t
plural -s
1
dialectal : the pointed piece of wood used in the game of tipcat
2
: a cam, wiper, or projecting piece that strikes another piece at definite times

trippet

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dialectal English variant of trivet

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English tripet, from trippen to trip + -et

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“Trippet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trippet. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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