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Cherup
Cher′up
,Verb.
I.
[Prob. fr.
chirp
.] To make a short, shrill, cheerful sound; to chirp. See
“Cheruping birds.” Chirrup
. Drayton.
Cher′up
,Verb.
T.
To excite or urge on by making a short, shrill, cheerful sound; to cherup to. See
Chirrup
. He
cherups
brisk ear-erecting steed. Cowper.
Cher′up
,Noun.
A short, sharp, cheerful noise; a chirp; a chirrup;
as, the
. cherup
of a cricket