English

hap

/hæp/ · noun

Meaning

(in the plural) Happenings; events; goings-on.
That which happens; an occurrence or happening, especially an unexpected, random, chance, or fortuitous event; chance; fortune; luck.
To happen; to befall; to chance.
To happen to.
(Western Pennsylvania) A wrap, such as a quilt or a comforter. Also, a small or folded blanket placed on the end of a bed to keep feet warm.
To wrap, clothe.
Any of the cichlid fishes of the tribe Haplochromini.

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Related words

happen(English)occur(English)take place(English)go on(English)come about(English)pass off(English)pass(English)chance(English)cichlid(English)nau(English)arnold(English)goaltender(English)

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