earlap

noun

ˈi(ə)rˌlap,

ˈiəˌ-

: earflap

Word History

Etymology

Middle English erelappe, from Old English ēarlæppa, from ēar- (from ēare ear) + læppa lap

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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