klep

Dutch (Brabantic)

/klɛp/

noun
Definitions
  • hatch
  • visor
  • valve
  • (slang) mouth
  • (obsolete) a rattle used by lepers to alert others of their presence

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch cleppe (rattle used by lepers).

Origin

Middle Dutch

cleppe

Gloss

rattle used by lepers

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