overlip
English
noun
Definitions
- (now) The upper lip.
- (rare) An upper lip that extends too far out and down. Compare overbite.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English overlippe prefix from English lip (verbal impertinence, backtalk, fleshy protrusion around the opening of the mouth).
Origin
English
lip
Gloss
verbal impertinence, backtalk, fleshy protrusion around the opening of the mouth
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- blacklip English
- bushlip English
- goldlip English
- harelip English
- lip English
- lip-strap English
- lipcoat English
- lipcurl English
- lipless English
- liplet English
- liplike English
- lipline English
- lipliner English
- liplock English
- lippage English
- lipped English
- lippie English
- lippy English
- lipread English
- lipreader English
- lipslide English
- lipstick English
- pseudolip English
- underlip English
- whitelip English
- lippe Middle English
- overlippe Middle English