Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- A simplified spelling of
dropped .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- imp. & p. p. of
drop , v.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb Obsolete spelling of
dropped . - adjective Obsolete spelling of
dropped .
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Examples
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The word dropt once from the lips of one of Napoleon's marshals in the hearing of Talleyrand, who asked its meaning.
The History of Napoleon Buonaparte Lockhart, John G 1906
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A robin red-breast dropt from the frosty branches of the trees, upon the congealed rivulet; its panting breast and half-closed eyes shewed that it was dying: a hawk appeared in the air; sudden fear seized the little creature; it exerted its last strength, throwing itself on its back, raising its talons in impotent defence against its powerful enemy.
II.9 1826
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Joseph again dropt on his knees, 'God bless your honour!
The Castle of Wolfenbach Eliza 1793
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Matthew says nothing of the conception and birth of John the Baptist, which is largely related by St. Luke, but finds him at full age, as if dropt from the clouds to preach in the wilderness.
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume V (Matthew to John) 1721
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When I came back again to prison, as I was musing at the slender answer of the justice, this word dropt in upon my heart with some life, FOR HE KNEW THAT FOR ENVY THEY HAD DELIVERED HIM.
Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners Bunyan, John, 1628-1688 1666
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When I came back again to prison, as I was musing at the slender answer of the justice, this word dropt in upon my heart with some life, For He knew that for envy they had delivered Him.
Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners John Bunyan 1658
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So with that intent, one dropt on our starboard side called the la Fue and the other dropt on our larboard side called the Doubtable, they kept a very hot fire for some time.
Trafalgar account is rare voice from below decks Maev Kennedy 2010
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He said that they also supporting widows for rehabilitation and help poor students to decrease dropt out ratio besides it they also provide free legal assistance to poor and helpless women of Chitral.
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Ai just dropt inn butt ! it seamed taht effreebuddy wuz halpin brake hurz plaice inn.
Lolcat - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger? 2009
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Wen ai opinned teh door tew let her in, she dropt it at mai feets.
Well..how else was - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger? 2009
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