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jaup

or jawp

[ jawp, jahp ]

noun

, Scot. and North England.
  1. a splash, spurt, or drop of water.
  2. a spot or stain, as from a splash of water or mud.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of jaup1

First recorded in 1505–15; perhaps akin to jaw 2
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Example Sentences

The door's lockit, an' Jeames Jaup, they tell me 's tane awa' the key.

Mair speed, Alison Jaup, ye'll tak' the wind out of them yet.

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