jarp

/ dʒɔːp; dʒɑːp /

verb

1. dialect.
   tr to strike or smash, esp to break the shell of (an egg) at Easter

Word History and Origins

Origin of jarp¹

from Scottish jaup, jawp to dash or splash like water: perhaps of imitative origin

Example Sentences

At least 21 dogs have died after exhibiting symptoms of vomiting and bloody diarrhea, Norwegian Veterinary Institute Emergency and Safety Director Jorun Jarp told public broadcaster NRK on Friday.

From Fox News

Jarp told the outlet they are investigating possible viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic causes.

From Fox News

The emergency and safety director of the Norwegian veterinary institute, Jorun Jarp, said it was “naturally alarming to have healthy Norwegian dogs dying so quickly. This is a very special situation; I haven’t been in involved in anything like it before.”

From The Guardian

“We have seen that many different types of feed have been used in the dogs that are autopsied, and have no reason to believe that it is the cause of one specific feed,” Jarp said.

From The Guardian

Then there is Andrew Jarp, a portly and elderly partner in a considerable firm of Solicitors, and an actor who, by long practice, has grown perfect in the part of a Family Butler.

From Project Gutenberg