Sop1. (v. t.) Anything steeped, or dipped and softened, in any liquid; especially, something dipped in broth or liquid food, and intended to be eaten.
2. (v. t.) Anything given to pacify; -- so called from the sop given to Cerberus, as related in mythology.
3. (n.) A thing of little or no value.
4. (v. t.) To steep or dip in any liquid.
Thesaurus Entries
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