dup

[ duhp ]

verb (used with object),dupped, dup·ping.Archaic.
  1. to open.

Origin of dup

1
1540–50; contraction of do1 + up; cf. doff, don2

Other definitions for dup. (2 of 2)

dup.

abbreviation
  1. duplicate.

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British Dictionary definitions for dup (1 of 2)

dup

/ (dʌp) /


verbdups, dupping or dupped
  1. (tr) archaic, or dialect to open

Origin of dup

1
C16: contraction of do 1 + up

British Dictionary definitions for D up (2 of 2)

D up

verb(adverb)
  1. Australian sport

    • to set up a defence

    • to mark an opponent

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