ycleped Definition
archaic word meaning 'called' or 'named'.
Using ycleped: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ycleped" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The town was ycleped after the founder's name.
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He was ycleped a hero for his bravery in battle.
Example
The book was yclept 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.'
Origins of ycleped
from Middle English 'yclept', past participle of 'clepen', meaning 'to call'
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Summary: ycleped in Brief
The archaic word 'ycleped' [ih-klep-t] means 'called' or 'named'. It is often used in historical or literary contexts, such as 'The book was yclept 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.''
