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English word origin

Etymology of tripe

From Middle English tripe, from Old French tripe (“entrails”), of uncertain origin; possibly borrowed from Spanish tripa.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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intj

That (what has just been said) is untrue.

noun

The lining of the large stomach of ruminating animals, when prepared for food. · The entrails; (by extension, humorous or derogatory) the belly. · Something foolish or valueless, especially written works and popular entertainment (movies, television). · An edible lichen, especially rock tripe.

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

From Middle English tripe, from Old French tripe (“entrails”), of uncertain origin; possibly borrowed from Spanish tripa.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Inherited-form mentiontripeenm
  • Derivation mentiontripefro
  • Unspecified derivation mentiontripaes
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