hap
1one's luck or lot.
an occurrence, happening, or accident.
to happen: if it so hap.
Origin of hap
1Words Nearby hap
Other definitions for hap (2 of 3)
a comforter or quilt.
to cover with or as with a comforter or quilt.
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2Other definitions for Hap (3 of 3)
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How to use hap in a sentence
What better hap could a cavalry subaltern desire than such a fight under such conditions?
The Red Year | Louis TracyBut natheless it may hap that I find a chief who is less afeared of great ventures than thou art, King.
The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade) | Snorri SturlusonSea sprinkles wrinkles, tinkles lightShells' bells—boy's joys that hap to snap!
The Book of Humorous Verse | VariousThe Queen had tried to hold back Gilbert 'of her especial care, as a man noted of no good hap by sea.'
Sir Walter Ralegh | William StebbingBut as to getting things into the house hap hazard, really everything is so dear—it's quite out of reason.'
Camilla | Fanny Burney
British Dictionary definitions for hap (1 of 2)
/ (hæp) /
luck; chance
an occurrence
Origin of hap
1British Dictionary definitions for hap (2 of 2)
/ (hæp) Scot and Eastern British dialect /
to cover up; wrap up warmly
a covering of any kind
Origin of hap
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