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hampe

hampe

French

Noun

hampe f ‎(plural hampes)

  1. pole (for flag etc.; shaft (of lance)
  2. downstroke, upstroke (of letter)
  3. (botany) scape

Etymology 2

Origin uncertain.

Noun

hampe f ‎(plural hampes)

  1. flank (of beef)
  2. breast (of stag)

Etymology

Alteration of Old French hante, influenced by Latin hasta.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʔɑ̃p/

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