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thorp

noun
\ ˈthȯrp How to pronounce thorp (audio) \

Definition of thorp

archaic
: village, hamlet

First Known Use of thorp

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for thorp

Middle English, from Old English throp, thorp; akin to Old High German dorf village, Latin trabs beam, roof

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