kip

Signification (English)

Noun

1. The untanned hide of a young or small beast, such as a calf, lamb, or young goat.
2. A bundle or set of such hides.
3. (obsolete) A unit of count for skins, 30 for lamb and 50 for goat.
4. The leather made from such hide.

Verb

To sleep; often with the connotation of a temporary or charitable situation, or one borne out of necessity.

Verb

1. To snatch; take up hastily; filch
2. (obsolete) To hold or keep (together)
3. To conduct oneself; act

Verb

To perform the kip maneuver.

Concepts

sieste

kip

dormir

😴

somme

faire dodo

😴

petit somme

pioncer

roupillon

😴

kief

glandouiller

Synonyms

sleep

😴

slumber

nap

snooze

upstart

bed

🛏️

siesta

catch some Z’s

log Z’s

nod off

sopor

oneirism

at

Lao kip

crash

doss-house

doze

doze off

dream

😴💭

drop off

forty winks

headbutt

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/kɪp/

Étymologie (English)

Inherited from moyen anglais: kipp

Cognate with danois: kippe

Cognate with Middle Low German: kiffe

Inherited from moyen anglais: kippen

Cognate with norvégien: kippe

Cognate with suédois: kippa

Cognate with néerlandais: kippen

Cognate with allemand: Kippe

In summary

1325–75, Middle English kipp, from Middle Dutch kip, from Middle Low German kip (“pack, bundle of hides”).