Etymology

lapping

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Today it means: A kind of machine blanket or wrapping material used by calico printers. Full definition →

Middle English lappinge
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lapping · verb1

  1. Middle English · inherited fromlappinge
  2. English todaylapping

From Middle English lappinge, wlappynge, equivalent to lap + -ing.

lapping · noun2

  1. Middle English · inherited fromlapping
  2. English todaylapping

From Middle English lapping, lappyng, lappinge, equivalent to lap + -ing.

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