"dallop" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dallops [plural]
Etymology: Origin unknown. Perhaps cognate with Norwegian dialect dolp, a lump. Etymology templates: {{unk|en|nocap=1}} unknown Head templates: {{en-noun}} dallop (plural dallops)
  1. (obsolete, East Anglia and Essex) A tuft or clump, especially an unploughed patch amongst fields of corn. Tags: East-Anglia, Essex, obsolete
    Sense id: en-dallop-en-noun-6gpmH8QM Categories (other): East Anglian English, Essex English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 79 21
  2. (obsolete) Alternative form of dollop. Tags: alt-of, alternative, obsolete Alternative form of: dollop
    Sense id: en-dallop-en-noun-yad9Je7k

Inflected forms

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