bispel

English

noun
Definitions
  • (rare) A proverb or parable.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bispel inherited from Old English bīspel (example, proverb, parable).

Origin

Old English

bīspel

Gloss

example, proverb, parable

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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