klippe

[ klip-uh ]

noun

1. Numismatics. a square or lozenge-shaped coin.
2. Geology. an erosional outlier of a nappe.

Word History and Origins

Origin of klippe¹

< German < Swedish klippa to cut; clip ¹

Example Sentences

Sometimes a bull's-eye shot was rewarded by a klippe, which was hung to the victorious banner.

From Project Gutenberg

A small silver bird, or a large klippe, was attached to the king as a badge of honour, instead of the large gilt bird, which was too heavy and incommodious to carry.

From Project Gutenberg

Und der Schiffer, der den Zauberschimmer Einmal sah im hellen Abendroth, Nach derselben Stelle schifft er immer, Ob auch rings umher die Klippe droht.

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