jaup

or jawp

[ jawp, jahp ]

noun

, Scot. and North England.

1. a splash, spurt, or drop of water.
2. a spot or stain, as from a splash of water or mud.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jaup¹

First recorded in 1505–15; perhaps akin to jaw ²

Example Sentences

The door's lockit, an' Jeames Jaup, they tell me 's tane awa' the key.

From Project Gutenberg

Mair speed, Alison Jaup, ye'll tak' the wind out of them yet.

From Project Gutenberg