Saturday 30 January 2010
gived
is an alternative spelling of 'gyved', part of the verb 'to gyve' meaning 'to shackle or fetter'. 'gyve' can also be used as a noun meaning 'fetters.
Variations: gived, gyve, gyved, gyves, gyving.
Variations: gived, gyve, gyved, gyves, gyving.
neddy
is another term for a donkey. It can also be used as an adjective meaning 'of or relating to neds'.
Variations: neddier, needies, neddiest, neddish, neddy.
Variations: neddier, needies, neddiest, neddish, neddy.
whap
is an alternative spelling of 'whop' which can be used as a verb meaning 'to strik, bear, or thrash' or as noun meaning 'a heavy blow or the sound made by such a blow'.
Variations: whap, whapped, whapping, whaps, whop, whopping, whops.
Variations: whap, whapped, whapping, whaps, whop, whopping, whops.
gilet
is a waist- or hip-length garment, usually sleeveless, fastening up the front.
Variations: gilet, gilets.
Variations: gilet, gilets.
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