Tripe (?), n. [OE. tripe, F. tripe; of uncertain origin; cf. Sp. & Pg. tripa, It. trippa, OD. tripe, W. tripa, Armor. stripen.]

1.

The large stomach of ruminating animals, when prepared for food.

How say you to a fat tripe finely broiled ? Shak.

2.

The entrails; hence, humorously or in contempt, the belly; -- generally used in the plural.

Howell.

 

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