Clipsome
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Fit to be clasped or embraced. archaic
"As for Cinderellas in general, and not to make any invidious exceptions, it may be said of them, "with their clipsome waists," that they belong to the Cockney school — […]"
Example
More examples"As for Cinderellas in general, and not to make any invidious exceptions, it may be said of them, "with their clipsome waists," that they belong to the Cockney school — […]"
Etymology
From clip (“to clasp, embrace”) + -some.
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