Etymology

stipes

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Today it means: The vertical beam of a cross used for crucifixion. Full definition →

Latin stīpes
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stipes · noun1

  1. Latin · borrowed fromstīpes
  2. Latin · borrowed fromstīpes
  3. English todaystipes

Borrowed from Latin stīpes.

Stipes · proper noun2

  1. Dutch · derived fromStips
  2. English todayStipes

Americanized form of Dutch Stips.

Words from the same roots

Latinstīpes all →

stipestipitate

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