attercop Meaning & Definition
/ˈætəkɒp/
What Does Attercop Mean?
As a noun, attercop means A spider. It is also used to mean A peevish or ill-natured person.
Quick Facts About Attercop
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈætəkɒp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | attercops |
Attercop Definition (Noun)
- A spider.
- A peevish or ill-natured person.
Synonyms of Attercop
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Attercop synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Attercop
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Attercop in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
attercop (plural attercops)
Origin of Attercop
From Middle English attercoppe, from Old English ātorcoppe (“spider”), corresponding to atter (“poison, venom”) + cop (“spider”). The latter is still to be found in the English word cobweb. Cognate to Danish edderkop (“spider”) and Norwegian edderkopp (“spider”).
Pronouncing Attercop
Attercop is pronounced //ˈætəkɒp// and has 1 syllable.