Definition of "dropt" [dropt]

• Obsolete spelling of dropped. (verb)
• Obsolete spelling of dropped. (adjective)

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• "The word dropt once from the lips of one of Napoleon's marshals in the hearing of Talleyrand, who asked its meaning."
• "A robin red-breast dropt from the frosty branches of the trees, upon the congealed rivulet; its panting breast and half-closed eyes shewed that it was dying: a hawk appeared in the air; sudden fear seized the little creature; it exerted its last strength, throwing itself on its back, raising its talons in impotent defence against its powerful enemy."
• "Joseph again dropt on his knees, 'God bless your honour!"