Obs. rare–1. [Of obscure origin and meaning; but cf. OF. estoupe cheat, deception.]
1297. R. Glouc. (Rolls), 5432. So þat heo mid childe was & þoȝte hire so sor Ar þat child were ybore, þat he ne willed it nammor Come nammor to þulke stoupe, vor me ne miȝte hire bringe Þat ȝo wolde euere eft in monnes bedde come vor eny þinge.
