"hope" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈhɔːp(ə)/ Forms: hopes [plural], hoppe [alternative]
Etymology: From Old English hopa. Etymology templates: {{inh|enm|ang|hopa}} Old English hopa Head templates: {{head|enm|nouns|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} hope, {{enm-noun}} hope (plural hopes)
  1. trust, confidence; wishful desire; expectation
    Sense id: en-hope-enm-noun-7bSlD2Ry Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 7 entries, Pages with entries
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