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Adjective
These effects interact with each other, creating peaks and troughs during spring and neap tides.—Jo Marchant, Wired, 1 Sep. 2020
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English neep, from Old English nēp being at the stage of neap tide
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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