stirop

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English stiġrāp, stīrāp; equivalent to stien +‎ rop (“rope”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈstiːˌrɔːp/, /ˈstirɔp/, /ˈstɛrɔp/

Noun

stirop (plural stirops)

  1. A stirrup (foothold for riders)
  2. A stirrup-like foothold.
  3. A stirrup-shaped tool.

Descendants

  • English: stirrup
  • Scots: stirrup, strip, strup

References

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