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English word origin

Etymology of yawp

From Middle English yolpen, of imitative origin.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To yelp, or utter a sharp cry, as in intense pain, or another raucous noise. · To talk loudly and coarsely. · To clamor, to utter loud complaints.

noun

A yelp or bark. · Loud or coarse talk.

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

From Middle English yolpen, of imitative origin.

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  • Inherited-form mentionyolpenenm
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