bedrip Meaning & Definition
What Does Bedrip Mean?
Bedrip is a verb that means To drip about or all over; drip onto (something). As a noun, it means A band of harvesters.
Bedrip: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Plural | bedrips |
| Verb forms | bedrips, bedripping, bedripped |
Bedrip Definition (Verb)
- To drip about or all over; drip onto (something).
Bedrip as a Noun
- A band of harvesters.
- A crowd.
Synonyms of Bedrip
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Bedrip synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
bedrip (third-person singular simple present bedrips, present participle bedripping, simple past and past participle bedripped)
bedrip (plural bedrips)
Origin of Bedrip
Origin 1: From be- (“on, about, all over”) + drip.
Origin 2: From Middle English bedrip, from Old English bedrīp (“compulsory service rendered to a landowner at harvest time, the reaping of corn on request”), from a compound of bed (“prayer, supplication, religious ordinance, service”) + rīp (“reaping, harvest”). More at bead, reap.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bedrip
Is bedrip a verb or a noun?
Bedrip is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of bedrip?
The plural of bedrip is bedrips.
What is the past tense of bedrip?
The past tense of bedrip is bedripped. The present participle is bedripping.