CHERUPS

Noun

cherups

plural of cherup

Source: Wiktionary


CHERUP

Cher"up, v. i. Etym: [Prob. fr. chirp.]

Definition: To make a short, shrill, cheerful sound; to chirp. See Chirrup. "Cheruping birds." Drayton.

Cher"up, v. t.

Definition: To excite or urge on by making a short, shrill, cheerful sound; to cherup to. See Chirrup. He cherups brisk ear-erecting steed. Cowper.

Cher"up, n.

Definition: A short, sharp, cheerful noise; a chirp; a chirrup; as, the cherup of a cricket.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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