v. Obs.–1 [UNDER-1 4 a: see STIPER.] trans. To prop up, support.
The variant understipen corresponds to WFris. stypje.
a. 1225. Ancr. R., 142. Heo wuneð under þe chirche, ase uorte understipren [v.r. understipen] hire, ȝif heo wolde uallen.
v. Obs.–1 [UNDER-1 4 a: see STIPER.] trans. To prop up, support.
The variant understipen corresponds to WFris. stypje.
a. 1225. Ancr. R., 142. Heo wuneð under þe chirche, ase uorte understipren [v.r. understipen] hire, ȝif heo wolde uallen.
