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English word origin

Etymology of flaps

Etymology tree English flap Middle English -es English -s English flaps From flap + -s.

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Unnumbered source etymology

Original entry ↗
verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of flap

noun

plural of flap

noun

A disease in the mouths of horses involving inflammation in the cheeks or lips.

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

Etymology tree English flap Middle English -es English -s English flaps From flap + -s.

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