clipper
clipper n _single cites_ Please reconsider. I believe the basic source is 'that which clips' 4 [a] 1840- 4c slang applied in praise to a.Thing excellent or first-rate of its kind 1848 All the dicts. have _clipper_ = the famous vessel design, but don't seem to pick it up for any kind o...
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| Summary: | clipper n _single cites_ Please reconsider. I believe the basic source is 'that which clips' 4 [a] 1840- 4c slang applied in praise to a.Thing excellent or first-rate of its kind 1848 All the dicts. have _clipper_ = the famous vessel design, but don't seem to pick it up for any kind of fast _boat_ OED 4 b A fast-sailing vessel 1830 cites like ours Not used Not used Withdrawn Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Wed 20 Jul 2016 |
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