orped en · ADJ · etymology 1
Etymology
From Middle English orped, orpud, from Old English orped (“grown up, adult, of full strength, stout, active, bold”), of unknown origin. Possibly from Old English or- (“without”) + pād (“tunic, cloak”), literally "without cloak, tunic-less" in the sense of "ready to fight, brave, daring" (compare English berserk), though many see this as unconvincing.
Meanings
- (dialectal, obsolete, of a person) Bold, brave, valiant; active, alert; self-assured, hardy, vigorous.
- (dialectal, obsolete, of an animal) Ferocious; furious; fierce.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| horpyd | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic | |
| most orped | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more orped | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| orpit | Scotland, alternative | lexicographic |