Definitions

1. proper noun

a masculine given name, originally derived from the Hebrew name Philip, meaning ‘lover of horses’

“The king’s name was Philip, and he ruled over the land for many years.”

2. noun

a male given name

“My brother’s name is Philip, and he’s a great guy.”

3. verb

to decorate or embellish with a border or edging, especially with a decorative molding

“The painter philipped the edges of the canvas to give it a more finished look.”

4. verb

to remove or cut off the edges or corners of something

“The carpenter philipped the wood to make it fit perfectly into the frame.”