Y·cleped p. p. Called; named; -- obsolete, except in archaic or humorous writings. [Spelt also yclept.]
It is full fair to ben yclept madame. --Chaucer.
But come, thou goddess fair and free.
In heaven ycleped Euphrosyne. --Milton.
Those charming little missives ycleped valentines. --Lamb.
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Clepe v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cleped ∨ p. pr. & vb. n. Cleping. Cf. Ycleped.] To call, or name. [Obs.]
That other son was cleped Cambalo. --Chaucer.