ycleped Meaning, Definition & Usage

Y*cleped" past participle

Etymology

AS. geclipod, p. p. of clipian, cleopian, cliopian, to call. See Clepe, and also the Note under Y-.

Definitions

1. Called; named; -- obsolete, except in archaic or humorous writings. Spelt also yclept.

   It is full fair to ben yclept madame. Chaucer.

   But come, thou goddess fair and free. In heaven ycleped Euphrosyne. Milton.

   Those charming little missives ycleped valentines. Lamb.