'yclept' definitions:

Definition of 'yclept'

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  • Ycleped \Y*cleped"\, p. p. [AS. geclipod, p. p. of clipian, cleopian, cliopian, to call. See Clepe, and also the Note under Y-.] Called; named; -- obsolete, except in archaic or humorous writings. [Spelt also yclept.] [1913 Webster]
  • It is full fair to ben yclept madame. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
  • But come, thou goddess fair and free. In heaven ycleped Euphrosyne. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • Those charming little missives ycleped valentines. --Lamb. [1913 Webster]