stupe

• POS: Noun

CIDE DICTIONARY

stupe, n. [L. stupa, or better stuppa, tow. Cf. Stop, v. t.].

 Cloth or flax dipped in warm water or medicaments and applied to a hurt or sore.  [1913 Webster]

stupe, v. t. 

 To foment with a stupe.  Wiseman.  [1913 Webster]

stupe, n. [See Stupid.].

 A stupid person.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

stupe, n. & v.
--n. a flannel etc. soaked in hot water, wrung out, and applied as a fomentation.
--v.tr. treat with this.

stupe, n. sl. a foolish or stupid person.

ROGET THESAURUS

stupe

Relief

VB relieve, ease, alleviate, mitigate, palliate, soothe, salve, soften, soften down, foment, stupe, poultice, assuage, allay, cheer, comfort, console, enliven, encourage, bear up, pat on the back, give comfort, set at ease, gladden the heart, cheer the heart, inspirit, invigorate, remedy, cure, refresh, pour balm into, pour oil on, smooth the ruffled brow of care, temper the wind to the shorn lamb, lay the flattering unction to one's soul, disburden, take a load off one's chest, get a load off one's chest, take off a load of care, be relieved, breathe more freely, draw a long breath, take comfort, dry the tears, dry the eyes, wipe the tears, wipe the eyes.