"tripsome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more tripsome [comparative], most tripsome [superlative]
Etymology: From trip + -some. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|trip|some|pos=adjective}} trip + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} tripsome (comparative more tripsome, superlative most tripsome)
  1. (archaic) Characterised or marked by tripping (light stepping); light-footed; nimble Tags: archaic
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