stipo

[stee-poh]

noun

plural

stipos 

1. a tall, ornate, Italian desk with a drop lid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stipo¹

< Italian, probably derivative of stipare to pack closely

Example Sentences

“Volkswagen is moving forward to fit Porsche into its structure,” said Stipo Bralo, a Frankfurt-based analyst at SEB AG who recommends buying VW and Porsche stock.

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Now, this word comes from 'stips,' small pay, which itself comes from 'stipo,' to press together, with the idea of small coin heaped up in little towers or piles.

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