Loop

Morpheme

Loop

Type

free base

Denotation

ring, noose, curved shape that crosses itself, doubled-over length of thread or rope

Etymology

Middle English loupe; of unknown origin; probably of North Germanic origin such as Old Norse hlaup

Evidence

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