lippen

[ lip-uhn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to trust (a person).
2. to entrust (something) to a person.

verb (used without object)

1. to have confidence, faith, or trust.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lippen¹

1125–75; Middle English lipnen, earlier lipnien

Example Sentences

As to the end of it if ye gett it not or (before) this winter bepassit lippen (trust) not for it, no nane other writyngs from me.

From Project Gutenberg

Lippen, the soldier who had fought so valiantly in the chteau, suddenly sprang to his feet.

From Project Gutenberg

I winna gar ye sweir, for I wad lippen to yer aith no a hair.

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Ye can lippen (trust) that to him, for it's his ain business.

From Project Gutenberg

I maun just lippen to yoursel; but ye maunna be very sair on me.

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