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trapes - What does it mean?

Definition of 'trapes'

English

Etymology 1

Verb

  • Noun

    (es)
  • Etymology 2

    See trape.

    Noun

  • (obsolete|colloquial) A slattern; an idle, sluttish, or untidy woman.
  • * Hudibras
  • He found the sullen trapes / Possest with th' devil, worms, and claps.
  • * Gay
  • From door to door I'd sooner whine and beg, / Than marry such a trapes .
  • * Young
  • Since full each other station of renown, / Who would not be the greatest trapes in town?

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