olpe
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of olpe
First recorded in 1880–85, olpe is from the Greek word ólpē oil-flask
Example Sentences
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Not when I'm gone care I for Renown's dawn, Now, whilst I labour at Fame's lowest rung, Let me reap dame Approval's brightest pearl And sip its olpe as I my battles thresh.
From Betelguese A Trip Through Hell by de Esque, Jean
Now to a churning gyre's pool We haste to see a weird show, Where Lordly Helms in vials squirm, Each mongrel scoundrel's olpe of wine!
From Betelguese A Trip Through Hell by de Esque, Jean
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