Where does “fillip” come from?
Fillip comes from Middle English filippen, which derives from Middle English flappen, though the original meaning is uncertain.
fillip (English): The action of holding the tip of a finger against...
Definitions
- The action of holding the tip of a finger against...
Ancestry of “fillip”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | filippen | to make a signal or sound with thumb and right... |
| 2 | Middle English | flappen | to flap, clap, slap, strike |
Words derived from “fillip”