reeper
/ˈriːpə/Anglo-Indian
noun
A lath used in making a roof.
Origin
Mid 18th century. Probably from Marathi rīp lath used in making a roof or its apparent etymon Telugu rivva, rebba small branch (earlier *rippa, *rimpa), perhaps influenced in form by rafter.
- resource person
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