clipping
|clip-ping|
B2
/ˈklɪpɪŋ/
(clip)
cut or fasten
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clipping' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'clyppan', where 'clyppan' meant 'to embrace or hold'.
Historical Evolution
'clyppan' transformed into the Middle English word 'clippen', and eventually became the modern English word 'clip'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to embrace or hold', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cut or trim'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small piece trimmed from something larger, often used to refer to a piece of newspaper or magazine cut out.
She kept a clipping of the article in her scrapbook.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45