First Known Use: before 12th century
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1strop
noun \ˈsträp\
: a narrow piece of leather that is used for sharpening a razor
: a bad mood
Full Definition of STROP
: strap: a : a short rope with its ends spliced to form a circle b : a usually leather band for sharpening a razor
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Origin of STROP
Middle English — more at strap
2strop
transitive verb
stroppedstrop·ping
Definition of STROP
: to sharpen (a razor) on a strop
First Known Use of STROP
1837
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