holp
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
simple past of help: helped.
Register: archaic
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Thou art my warrior; I holp to frame thee.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
past participle of help.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “holp” mean?
simple past of help: helped.
Is “holp” formal or informal?
holp is generally archaic.