How Do You Spell KEMPE?

Pronunciation: [kˈɛmp] (IPA)

The word "Kempe" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /kɛmp/. The 'k' represents the voiced velar plosive while the 'e' indicates an open-mid front unrounded vowel. The 'm' is a voiced bilabial nasal consonant, and the 'p' is an unvoiced bilabial plosive. "Kempe" is a surname of English origin, which may have been derived from the Old English word "kempe," meaning "warrior." This spelling may have been influenced by the Middle English spelling, "kemp," meaning "champion" or "fighter."

KEMPE Meaning and Definition

1. Kempe is a Middle English term that refers to an individual's boisterous, noisy, or eccentric behavior. The word originated from the Old Norse word "kampr," which means a warrior or fighter. In medieval society, someone who was described as kempe was viewed as someone who engaged in bold and spirited actions with a certain degree of intensity or even recklessness.

   The term can also be associated with a specific literary figure, Margery Kempe, who was an English mystic and writer during the 14th century. Margery Kempe is known for writing the first autobiography in English, commonly referred to as "The Book of Margery Kempe." Her ecstatic fervor and religious enthusiasm, often expressed through loud wailing, laughter, or tears, earned her the label of a "kempe woman." Margery's spiritual experiences and her unconventional behavior often caused controversy and skepticism among her contemporaries.

   Today, the term kempe is less commonly used in everyday speech and has evolved to mean someone who is highly animated, lively, or exuberant in their actions or personality. It can describe someone who is loud, boisterous, or overly enthusiastic in their behavior. However, the term can also carry connotations of eccentricity, flamboyance, or even unpredictability.

2. Rough; shaggy.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for KEMPE

• jempe
• mempe
• lempe
• oempe
• iempe
• kwmpe
• ksmpe
• kdmpe
• krmpe
• k4mpe
• k3mpe
• kenpe
• kekpe
• kejpe
• kemoe
• kemle
• kem-e
• kem0e
• kempw
• kemjpe

Etymology of KEMPE

The etymology of the word "Kempe" can be traced back to Old English with various related forms and meanings.

The word derives from the Old English word "cempa", which meant "warrior" or "soldier". In Old English, "cempa" referred to a person who fought in battle or was skilled in warfare. Over time, the term evolved and eventually gave rise to the Middle English form "kempe".

In Middle English, "kempe" continued to have associations with military skills and prowess. It was often used to describe a strong, vigorous, or brave person, particularly young men. The word was also used in various contexts to denote energetic or untamed qualities, such as "rough" or "boisterous".