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  • noun Plural form of stip.
  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of stip.

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Examples

  • The Latin word "stips," which means small coin or gift.

    CNN Transcript Aug 11, 2005 2005

  • They consisted of dry figs, dates, honeycomb, as emblems of "the sweetness of the auspices under which the year should begin its course," and a small piece of money called stips, which foreboded riches.)

    The French Immortals Series — Complete Various

  • They consisted of dry figs, dates, honeycomb, as emblems of "the sweetness of the auspices under which the year should begin its course," and a small piece of money called stips, which foreboded riches.)

    An Attic Philosopher in Paris — Complete ��mile Souvestre 1830

  • International Law is worse because it stips countries of their moral underpinnings for the law, namely Judeo-Christian tenets.

    Giving evidence to the Chilcot inquiry, Tony Blair said: “I... 2010

  • Yes | No | Report from joey wrote 2 years 1 week ago drug deal gone bad, probably, don't doubt that possibility for a second. of course, nobody knows. but caribbean waterfront, no coast guard, private landing stips. all these fishing operations in the caribbean are perfect for drug running. hell, they can make way more money than catering to silly fly fishermen.

    The Disappearance of Stanley Bain Tim Romano 2008

  • “Three Rocks”– There was a large format collection of “Nancy” material, and it included some stips from “Zippy” where Ernie Bushmiller entered the strip advised Zippy that comedy is in ‘three rocks’.

    Friday, March 20 – The Bleat. 2009

  • I do know one thing - 5 minutes after a Dem is elected President in 2008, the Republicans will be plotting ways to stips the Executive of all powers it has enjoyed (abused) during the Bush putsch.

    Dodd Campaign Vows That Senator Will Filibuster FISA Bill Today "As Long As He Can" 2009

  • I do know one thing - 5 minutes after a Dem is elected President in 2008, the Republicans will be plotting ways to stips the Executive of all powers it has enjoyed (abused) during the Bush putsch.

    Election Central | Talking Points Memo | Dodd Campaign Vows That Senator Will Filibuster FISA Bill Today "As Long As He Can" 2009

  • The other occupant of the room was a big square-built man with a patch over one eye and stips of adhesive tape across his nose -- his antagonist of the night before.

    Archive 2008-12-01 Johnny Pez 2008

  • The other occupant of the room was a big square-built man with a patch over one eye and stips of adhesive tape across his nose -- his antagonist of the night before.

    "Terrors Unseen" by Harl Vincent, part 6 Johnny Pez 2008

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