Hedgehoppe

/ˈhɛdʒhɒp/ verb

Definition

An alternate or archaic spelling of hedgehop, meaning to fly at very low altitude.

Etymology

Early variant spelling of 'hedgehop' used in WWII-era RAF documentation and pilot accounts, before standardized spelling became universal.

Kelly Says

Military slang evolved quickly during WWII, so you'd see different spellings of 'hedgehoppe' in pilots' journals before 'hedgehop' became the standard term everyone uses today.

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