hoppestere

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What does hoppestere mean?

An unexplained epithet used by Chaucer in reference to ships. By some it is defined as “dancing (on the wave)”; by others as “opposing,” “warlike.”

How to pronounce hoppestere

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hoppestere”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “hoppestere”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “hoppestere” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.