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English word origin

Etymology of coupe

Borrowed from French coupe. Doublet of cup, hive, and keeve.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

A shallow glass or glass dish, usually with a stem, in which sparkling wine or desserts are served. · An ice cream dessert served in a coupe glass. · An area of forest where harvesting of wood is planned or has taken place.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from French coupe. Doublet of cup, hive, and keeve.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Borrowed-form mentioncoupefr
  • Doublet mentioncupen
  • Doublet mentionhiveen
  • Doublet mentionkeeveen
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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A two-seater car, normally a sports car. (variant of coupé) · A car with two doors and a nonconvertible roof. (variant of coupé)

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from French coupé.

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