"tape" meaning in Middle English

See tape in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈtap(ə)/, /ˈtaːp(ə)/ Forms: tapes [plural]
Etymology: From Old English tæppa, tæppe (“ribbon, tape”); forms with a long vowel are difficult to explain. Etymology templates: {{inh|enm|ang|tæppa}} Old English tæppa Head templates: {{head|enm|nouns|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} tape, {{enm-noun|tapes}} tape (plural tapes)
  1. (rare) band, ribbon, tape Tags: rare Synonyms: tappe
    Sense id: en-tape-enm-noun-RWbOszLt
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 1

Noun

Head templates: {{head|enm|noun}} tape
  1. Alternative form of tappe (“plug”) Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: tappe (extra: plug)
    Sense id: en-tape-enm-noun-ym8D1zUd Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 6 44 50
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 2

Noun

Head templates: {{head|enm|noun}} tape
  1. Alternative form of tappe (“gentle touch”) Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: tappe (extra: gentle touch)
    Sense id: en-tape-enm-noun-ULpOLLRj Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 6 44 50
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 3

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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