slype
[ slahyp ]
/ slaɪp /
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noun Architecture.
a covered passage, especially one from the transept of a cathedral to the chapter house.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of slype
1860–65; origin uncertain; compare dialectal Dutch slijpe secret path
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slype
/ (slaɪp) /
noun
a covered passageway in a cathedral or church that connects the transept to the chapterhouse
Word Origin for slype
C19: probably from Middle Flemish slijpen to slip
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