lip-free
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/lɪp friː/
without lips
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lip-free' is a compound word formed from 'lip' and 'free', where 'lip' refers to the fleshy border of the mouth and 'free' means 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'lip' comes from Old English 'lippa', and 'free' comes from Old English 'frēo'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'lip-free' simply meant 'without lips', but it can also imply lacking the use of lips in modern contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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