I. ˈflīp transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English flipen, probably of Scandinavian origin like flype (II)
1. chiefly Scotland : to strip off by or as if by peeling
2. chiefly Scotland : to turn or fold back (as a stocking)
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: of Scandinavian origin; akin to Icelandic flipi lip of a horse, piece of skin or leather, flipa to wound, Old Norse fleipa to gossip, Old Swedish flipa to whimper and perhaps to Old Norse flā to flay — more at flay
chiefly Scotland : a fold or flap (as of something turned back)