English word origin

Etymology of frap

From Middle English frapen, from Old French fraper.

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Source etymology 1

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verb

To draw together tightly; to secure by many turns of a lashing. · To strike or beat.

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

From Middle English frapen, from Old French fraper.

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Inherited-form mentionfrapenenm
Unspecified derivation mentionfraperfro

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Clipping of frappuccino.

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

Clipping.

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