ȝelp

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Middle English

Etymology 1

From Old English ġielp, ġylp, ġilp, ġelp.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

Noun

ȝelp (uncountable)

  1. Bragging; excessive vanity or self-aggrandisement.
Descendants
  • English: yelp
  • Scots: yelp, yalp
References

Etymology 2

From Old English ġielpan.

Verb

ȝelp

  1. Alternative form of ȝelpen