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terrapinn.1 Origin: Either (i) formed within English, by derivation. Or (ii) a borrowing from Virginia Algonquian, combined with an English element. Etymons: torup n., Virginia Algonquian *tōrəp , -ine suffix4. Etymology: < either torup n. or its etymon Virginia Algonquian *tōrəp + a suffix of uncertain origin (probably -ine suffix4).The forms with e reflect an early regional pronunciation; some of these forms are perhaps also influenced by classical Latin terra earth (see terra n.). the world > animals > reptiles > order Chelonia (turtles and tortoises) > [noun] > suborder Cryptodira > family Emydidae (freshwater turtles) > member of (terrapin) 1672 J. Josselyn 34 The Turtle that lives in Lakes and is called in Virginia a Terrapine. 1672 J. Lederer 4 Every Nation gives his particular ensigne or arms, the Sasquesahanaugh a tarapine or small tortoise. 1709 J. Lawson 133 Water Terebins are small; containing about as much Meat as a Pullet, and are extraordinary Food. 1722 R. Beverley (ed. 2) iv. xix. 265 Snakes, Terrapins, and such like Vermine. 1766 T. Smollett I. xix. 302 The land-turtle, or terrapin, is much better known at Nice, as being a native of this country. 1831 E. Griffith et al. IX. Syn. 12 Ornamented Terrapin. Emys Ornata... South America. Young, beautifully orange and green-ringed. 1844 115 The growth of the terrapene is very slow. 1862 A. Trollope I. 467 The terrapin is a small turtle, found on the shores of Maryland and Virginia, out of which a very rich soup is made. 1910 15 Nov. 17/1 This terrapin becomes very tame and gentle and is easily domesticated. 1950 13 Feb. 2/4 The Reptile House collection..is made up of 64 kinds of snakes,..41 tortoises and terrapins, and 55 amphibians. 1993 27 Nov. 10/1 The Asian giant soft-shell turtle, Pelochelys bibroni and the river terrapin Batagur baska, which lives in the coastal mangroves of West Bengal, have been almost wiped out because of trade in their meat. 2016 J. Speybroeck et al. 206 Terrapins have webbed feet with prominent claws. the world > food and drink > food > animals for food > seafood > [noun] > flesh of turtles or terrapins 1751 T. Smollett I. ix. 67 The third service was made up of a loin of fresh pork with apple-sause, a kid smothered with onions, and a terrapin baked in the shell. 1817 17 Dec. Private families and taverns can be furnished..in any shape whatever in their line. Beef steak, terrapin, sausage, and duck can be had by applying in time. 1867 W. H. Dixon (ed. 4) II. xxxi. 335 Gentlemen sitting at table sipping soup, picking terapin. 1889 F. L. Gillette 58 Send the terrapins to the table hot in a covered dish, and the sauce separately in a sauce-tureen. 1948 10 Apr. 239/2 (heading) Nobody eats terrapin now, so breeding project ends. 2013 M. Lesy & L. Stoffer v. 192 Beef fillet replaced terrapin on the menu. Compounds1775 J. Adair 110 Torrepine-shells containing pebbles. 1845 J. Coulter ix. 110 I put to it some terrapin meat. 1863 W. H. Russell I. xxx. 339 The terrapin soup excellent, though not comparable..to the best turtle. 1957 C. R. Meyer (National Audubon Soc. Nature Program) 4 Beach rats eat terrapin eggs and young only to be hunted in turn by the slim-footed blue herons. 2004 T. Guest (2005) vi. 84 The terrapin tank with its lone inhabitant, Terry, basking above the waterline on the tank's single rock. C2. the world > food and drink > farming > animal husbandry > keeping or breeding other animals > [noun] > enclosure for sponges or turtles 1874 18 Sept. (heading) Terrapin farms. 1901 VIII. ix. 360 Enterprising men have established terrapin-farms or ‘crawls’ for the keeping and breeding of terrapins. 2000 (Nexis) 3 May 14 They had lived rather comfortably with the modest earnings from their terrapin farm until last year when the sales dropped. 1876 Aug. 239/1 One man paddles, while another stands at the bow armed with a pair of ‘terrapin-paws’. the world > the earth > named regions of earth > America > North America > [noun] > United States > specific states > Maryland 1881 31 Jan. 1/4 He..subsequently won position by political trickery in ‘the terrapin State’. 1941 (National Univ. Washington) 41/1 He hails from the nearby town of Hyattsville in the Terrapin State. 2008 (Nexis) 4 Feb. A $25 million-a-year government contractor based in the Terrapin State. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2019; most recently modified version published online March 2022). Terrapinn.2 Origin: Probably a variant or alteration of another lexical item. Etymon: terrapin n.1 Etymology: Probably < terrapin n.1Buildings of this type could be folded up into a box shape for transporting. Some constructions had a component which could be retracted into the main body, which may have suggested the name, from the resemblance to the way a terrapin retracts into its shell. society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > building of specific construction > [noun] 1949 21 Sept. 841/2 Terrapin... Portable buildings. Harry Collett Bolt, 21, Kings Gardens, West End Lane, Hampstead, London, N.W...Manufacturer and Merchant. 1962 25 July 958/2 Terrapin Minihouses... All goods included in Class 19. Terrapin Limited, Haddon House, 2–4, Fitzroy Street, London, W.1; Manufacturers. 1972 5 Dec. 17/6 The main concerns of [school] governors tend to be..asking the Works Department for an extra radiator in an exposed ‘terrapin’. 1976 T. Sharpe vi. 56 He looked round the car park at the terrapin huts and the main building. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1986; most recently modified version published online March 2022). <  n.11672 n.21949 |
