pipen
Middle English
/ˈpiːpən/
verb
Definitions
- To use a pipe or similar musical instrument; to play music.
- To make high-pitched noises or sound like a small animal.
- To squeal; to talk with a high pitch or like a small animal.
Etymology
Inherited from Old English pīpian (pipe) inherited from *pīpan (squeak) inherited from Proto-Germanic *pīpaną (chirp, play a pipe flute) affix from Middle English pipe.
Origin
Middle English
pipe