See Also: Lisp(dictionary)
lisp(1)(dictionary)
lisp(2)(dictionary)
LISP(encyclopedia)
lisp(dictionary)

lisp(2) (iou)



lisp verb.
[Old English (a)wlyspian, from wlisp, wlips (adjective) lisping: cf. Middle Low German wilspen, wlispen (Dutch lispen), Old High German lisp stammering, lispen lisp (German lispeln). Of imit. origin.]
1. verb intrans. Substitute sounds approaching in speaking; (esp. of a child) speak with imperfect pronunciation. OE.
fig.: W. de la Mare Each leaf to its sisters lisps softly.
verb trans. Utter with a lisp or lispingly. Also foll. by out. E17.
lisper noun LME.