"thripple" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: thripples [plural], ripple [alternative, dialectal]
Etymology: From Middle English, attested as a plural therrepillis. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|-}} Middle English Head templates: {{en-noun}} thripple (plural thripples)
  1. (UK, historical) A ladder-like extension fitted to the front, rear, and sometimes sides of a haywagon or other towed agricultural trailer so as to increase its capacity. Tags: UK, historical Derived forms: → Welsh: trebl
    Sense id: en-thripple-en-noun-bcbqx4CB Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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