Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
lippen [lip-uh n]Chiefly Scot. ExamplesWord Origin verb (used with object)
- to trust (a person).
- to entrust (something) to a person.
verb (used without object)
- to have confidence, faith, or trust.
Origin of lippen 1125–75; Middle English lipnen, earlier lipnien Examples from the Web for lippen Historical Examples of lippen
“Your life is charmed, Armande,” exclaimed Lippen in admiration.
Ross Kay
“They’ll come down because they won’t be able to help it,” said Lippen grimly.
Ross Kay
Ay, I think I may lippen her to you, since ye have carried her before.
Margaret Murray Robertson
Ye can lippen (trust) that to him, for it’s his ain business.
George MacDonald
I maun just lippen to yoursel; but ye maunna be very sair on me.
The Brownie of Bodsbeck, and Other Tales (Vol. 1 of 2)
James Hogg