jollop
/ (ˈdʒɒləp) /
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noun
British informal a cream or unguent
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Word Origin for jollop
C20: from French jalap, from Spanish jalapa, from purga de Jalapa purge of Jalapa, Jalapa being a city in Mexico
Words nearby jollop
Jolliet, jollification, jollify, jollities, jollity, jollop, jolly, Jolly balance, jolly boat, jolly jumper, Jolly Roger
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How to use jollop in a sentence
“Jalap will be of service to you:” pronounce the word as it is spelled, never saying jollop.
Jalap is of great service; pronounce jalap exactly as it is written, never jollop.
Conversation|Andrew P. Peabody“Let him mind his salts-and-senna and jollop,” said Jack sharply.
Bunyip Land|George Manville Fenn