trippen

Middle English

/ˈtripən/

verb
Definitions
  • To walk rhythmically or acrobatically, to dance.
  • To misstep; to trip or tumble.
  • To make somebody trip; to knock.
  • (rare) To walk with vigour; to jog.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French triper (hop dance around, strike with the feet) affix from Middle English trip (that which causes a misstep).

Origin

Middle English

trip

Gloss

that which causes a misstep

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